Black Badge Ghost Series II AWD
What the Black Badge Ghost Series II adds over the Ghost Series II
| Spec | Ghost Series II | Black Badge Ghost Series II |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type (full description) | 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol | 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol (high-power configuration) |
| Front suspension type | Planar Suspension with Upper Wishbone Damper, continuously variable electronically controlled shock absorbers, self-levelling high-volume air struts | Black Badge Planar Suspension with Upper Wishbone Damper, continuously variable electronically controlled shock absorbers, self-levelling air struts |
| Rear suspension type | five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension | self-levelling air suspension rear |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged wheels exclusive to Black Badge Ghost Series II, Black Badge 'Low' button unlocking 50% faster gearshift speeds and more voluble exhaust note, Black Badge Planar Suspension System (tuned variant), Black chrome treatment (Spirit of Ecstasy, Pantheon Grille, Badge of Honour, door handles), High-power V12 configuration (29PS more power, 50Nm more torque than Ghost Series II), Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) darkened interior metals (speaker grilles, air vent surrounds), Raised braking bite point and decreased pedal travel (Black Badge), Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet with analogue timepiece and up-lit black chrome Spirit of Ecstasy figurine (Black Badge variant), Technical Carbon interior surface finish (diamond-shaped carbon and metallic fibre weave on Bolivar wood base, six lacquer layers)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitConnected Services
| Connected services brand | Whispers |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 12 |
| Engine displacement | 6750 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol (high-power configuration) |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 18 mpg |
Steering
| Steering type | all-wheel steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Black Badge Planar Suspension with Upper Wishbone Damper, continuously variable electronically controlled shock absorbers, self-levelling air struts |
| Rear suspension type | self-levelling air suspension rear |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 22 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitInfotainment10 std · 1 opt
- Manage vehicle locking remotely via Whispers private members app
- Upgraded Wi-Fi® hotspot
- View vehicle location via Whispers private members app
- 18-speaker audio system with 1400-watt amplifier; aluminium sill resonance chambers for low-frequency speakers
- Bluetooth® headphone pairing with rear seat infotainment system
- Rear seat infotainment interface managing seating functions (massage, heating, cooling)
- Rear seat infotainment screens supporting up to two simultaneous independent streaming devices
- SPIRIT operating system with pillar-to-pillar Central Information Display
- USB-C® charging ports (hidden in centre console)
- Whispers private members app integration (send destinations, view location, manage locking)
- Bespoke Audio System with two 'speakerless' headliner exciters and active cabin microphones for automatic frequency optimisation optional
Seating0 std · 3 opt
- Black Badge Immersive Seating with Centre Console and infinity symbol on Technical Carbon rear 'Waterfall' section in aerospace-grade aluminium optional
- Duality Twill rayon/bamboo fabric upholstery (3 base colours, 51 thread hues, up to 2.2 million stitches) optional
- Placed Perforation seat leather (up to 107,000 perforations, cloud-inspired motif, varying 0.8mm and 1.2mm holes) optional
Interior6 std · 3 opt
- Customisable digital instrument dial colours via SPIRIT operating system
- Illuminated Fascia (night sky / time-lapse celestial photography motif; Bespoke custom motif available)
- Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) darkened interior metals (speaker grilles, air vent surrounds)
- Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet with analogue timepiece and up-lit black chrome Spirit of Ecstasy figurine (Black Badge variant)
- Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet with analogue timepiece and up-lit mirror-polished solid stainless-steel Spirit of Ecstasy figurine
- Technical Carbon interior surface finish (diamond-shaped carbon and metallic fibre weave on Bolivar wood base, six lacquer layers)
- Champagne cooler (dual-mode: 6°C for non-vintage, 11°C for vintage Champagne) optional
- Grey Stained Ash interior wood veneer (hand-stained, open-pore, with microscopic metallic particles) optional
- Starlight Headliner with fibreoptic cables and acoustic membrane (available with Bespoke Audio System) optional
Exterior5 std · 1 opt
- 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged wheels exclusive to Black Badge Ghost Series II
- Black chrome treatment (Spirit of Ecstasy, Pantheon Grille, Badge of Honour, door handles)
- Illuminated Pantheon Grille
- New tail lamp configuration with two vertical light panels and curved chrome element inscribed with double 'R' monogram (inspired by Spectre)
- Updated headlight and daytime running light graphics flowing from lower grille to front wing edges
- 22-inch 9-spoke wheel designs (fully-polished and part-polished options) optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All-wheel drivetrain
- 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine with eight-speed gearbox
- Black Badge 'Low' button unlocking 50% faster gearshift speeds and more voluble exhaust note
- High-power V12 configuration (29PS more power, 50Nm more torque than Ghost Series II)
- Satellite Aided Transmission (GPS-based gear selection for cornering)
Chassis6 std · 0 opt
- All-wheel steering
- Black Badge Planar Suspension System (tuned variant)
- Flagbearer System (camera-based road-reading suspension preparation)
- Planar Suspension System with Upper Wishbone Damper unit, continuously variable electronically controlled shock absorbers and self-levelling high-volume air strut assemblies
- Raised braking bite point and decreased pedal travel (Black Badge)
- Self-levelling high-volume air suspension (five-link rear axle)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Ghost. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Black Badge Ghost Series II
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II add over the Ghost Series II?
Against the Ghost Series II, 9 features become standard that the Ghost Series II does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.