Performance Review: Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Rolls-Royce Ghost Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Rolls-Royce Ghost has a 6592cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Ghost shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Ghost's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2435 kgs (5368 lbs) this makes the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 6592cc 48V V12 engine produces 563 bhp (419 kW) @ 5250 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 575 lb-ft (779.5 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Rolls-Royce Ghost you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost has a Power to weight ratio of 231.2 bhp per ton and 236.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Ghost competing with the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (255.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Rolls-Royce Ghost generating around 236.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Lotus Exige 360 Cup 3.5 V6 (261.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Audi R8 GT 5.2L V10 (260.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Ghost and the 2009 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco R 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Rolls-Royce Ghost on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.39 secs @ 102.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco R 2.0 Turbo (13.33 secs), the 1999 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG (13.33 secs), and the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205 (13.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Ghost equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Ghost Rivals List.

A Brief History of Rolls-Royce

Car Comparison