AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
Horsepower
591 hp
Torque
664 lb-ft
0–60 mph
4.3 sec
Top speed
155 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
16 mpg (14 city / 20 hwy)
Range
286 miles
MSRP
$462,000
Body style
Luxury
The verdict
What's good
Acoustic cabin near-silences highway noise better than rivals
Magic Carpet Ride suspension floats over rough surfaces effortlessly
Black Badge darkened trim separates it visually from standard Ghost
Rear lounge space and legroom rivals a stretch limousine
What's not
Bespoke service intervals require authorized dealer visits only
Strong depreciation curve in first three years of ownership
Infotainment interface feels dated next to newer luxury competitors
Insurance costs are among the highest in any segment
The engine
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
Rolls-Royce's 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 is engineered for silence and a tidal wave of low-rev torque — it never strains, delivering effortless 'waftability' with the tachometer barely stirring.
The 6.75-liter displacement is a Rolls-Royce tradition dating to 1959; this BMW-derived V12 is hand-built and deliberately detuned for serenity rather than headline power.
Rolls famously quotes power as 'adequate' — the 6.75L badge honors a displacement the marque has used for over 60 years.
Most of its peak torque is available just off idle, so the car surges without ever sounding busy.
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The six sub-scores behind the 84 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value