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: 'Low' button unlocking Black Badge full technology suite (50% faster gearshifts at 90% throttle, enhanced exhaust note), 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged wheelset (Black Badge exclusive), Black Badge Planar Suspension System (uprated, more agile calibration), Black chrome treatment (Spirit of Ecstasy, Pantheon Grille, side Badge of Honour, door handles), High-power V12 engine configuration (29PS more power, 50NM more torque than Ghost Series II), New lower grille geometry with darkened chrome strips and technical black chrome frames (Black Badge), Physical vapour deposition 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), Technical Carbon interior surface (diamond-weave carbon and metallic fibres over black Bolivar wood, 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 kitInfotainment11 std · 1 opt
- Manage vehicle locking remotely via Whispers private members app
- Upgraded Wi-Fi® hotspot
- View motor car location via Whispers private members app
- 18-speaker audio system with 1400-watt upgraded amplifier; aluminium sill resonance chambers for low-frequency speakers
- Bluetooth® headphone pairing with rear seat infotainment system
- Customisable digital instrument dial colours via SPIRIT operating system
- Rear seat dual independent video streaming screens
- Rear seat infotainment interface managing streaming, seating massage, heating and cooling functions
- SPIRIT operating system with pillar-to-pillar glass panel Central Information Display
- USB-C® charging ports in centre console
- Whispers private members app integration (send destinations, view location, remote locking)
- Bespoke Audio System with speakerless headliner exciters and active cabin microphones optional
Seating0 std · 2 opt
- Duality Twill bamboo-rayon fabric upholstery (3 base colours, 51 thread hues, up to 2.2 million stitches) optional
- Placed Perforation leather seat artwork (up to 107,000 perforations, cloud-shadow motif) optional
Interior4 std · 5 opt
- Illuminated Fascia with night-sky / time-lapse celestial photography motif (Bespoke custom motif available)
- Physical vapour deposition 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)
- Technical Carbon interior surface (diamond-weave carbon and metallic fibres over black Bolivar wood, six lacquer layers)
- Champagne cooler (dual-mode: 6°C non-vintage / 11°C vintage) optional
- Grey Stained Ash open-pore wood trim with hand-staining and microscopic metallic particles optional
- Infinity symbol rear Technical Carbon 'Waterfall' section in aerospace-grade aluminium (Immersive Seating with Centre Console) optional
- Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet with analogue timepiece and up-lit mirror-polished stainless-steel Spirit of Ecstasy figurine optional
- Starlight Headliner with fibreoptic cables and acoustic membrane (available with Bespoke Audio) optional
Exterior6 std · 1 opt
- 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged wheelset (Black Badge exclusive)
- Black chrome treatment (Spirit of Ecstasy, Pantheon Grille, side Badge of Honour, door handles)
- Illuminated Pantheon Grille
- New lower grille geometry with darkened chrome strips and technical black chrome frames (Black Badge)
- New tail lamp configuration: two vertical light panels flanked by curved chrome element with double 'R' monogram
- Updated headlight and daytime running light graphics flowing from lower grille to front wing edges
- 22-inch 9-spoke wheel designs (fully-polished or part-polished options) optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All-wheel drivetrain
- 'Low' button unlocking Black Badge full technology suite (50% faster gearshifts at 90% throttle, enhanced exhaust note)
- 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine with eight-speed gearbox
- High-power V12 engine 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 (uprated, more agile calibration)
- Flagbearer System (camera-based road-reading suspension preparation)
- Planar Suspension System with Upper Wishbone Damper unit and continuously variable electronically controlled shock absorbers
- 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 2026 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 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II add over the Ghost Series II?
Against the Ghost Series II, 10 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.