Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a sedan with a 12-cylinder petrol engine. Displacement ranges from 6,600 to 6,700 cc, and the car is 5,455 mm long with 5 seats. Top speed is 250 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 356 g/km (WLTP). Two recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 419 kW (562 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 356 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,586 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 6,600–6,700 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Length | 5,455 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,971 mm |
| Height | 1,559 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Rolls-Royce Ghost registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (48 cars), engine power from 8 countries, kerb weight from 9 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Rolls-Royce Ghost cars registered for the first time across 10 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53 |
| Germany | 28 |
| Romania | 5 |
| Belgium | 4 |
| Italy | 4 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Czechia | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Rolls-Royce Ghost by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 l · 12-cyl | – | – | 250 km/h | – | – |
| 6.7 l · 12-cyl | – | – | 250 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 96% of Rolls-Royce Ghosts pass their MOT test first time, based on 757 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The airbag central sensor has been programmed with faulty software. In the event of an accident requiring activation of the passive safety systems, the seat-belt tensioner, front airbags and active head restraints will not be activated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-11-03
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Rolls-Royce recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost has a rated top speed of 250 km/h.
- How much power does the Rolls-Royce Ghost have?
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost produces 419 kW (562 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost is 5,455 mm long, 1,971 mm wide and 1,559 mm tall.
- How much does the Rolls-Royce Ghost weigh?
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost has a kerb weight of about 2,586 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
- A new Rolls-Royce Ghost registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 356 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
- How many seats does the Rolls-Royce Ghost have?
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost has 5 seats.