Used 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost Base

(Draft, subject to change) It doesn't get more stratospheric in the automotive universe than British titan Rolls-Royce. The epitome of luxury, grace, class and style, Rolls-Royce has been the choice of royalty, celebrities, professional athletes and the generally wealthy for decades now. Emerging from one means far more than you've arrived; it means you've come, seen and conquered. This 2011 Ghost Coach Sedan is simply stunning. This example was made in the United Kingdom's Goodwood Plant in West Sussex, England in December 2010. It was sold new in Rancho Mirage, California. The Ghost model is an homage to the company's Silver Ghost, first made in 1906. Finished in Diamond Black with Silver Metallic trim on the nose, bonnet (hood) and A-pillars, this car is highly imposing when first approached. Its tall, angular styling, from the stand-up chrome grille all the way to the rear, just oozes expensive. Note the rear doors open in coach fashion. The car's paint and trim are in excellent order, the bodywork is straight and solid. The engine bay is extremely tidy, as is the cargo area. The body-colored bumpers fit tightly to the body. This car rolls on Gianelle 15-spoke wheels that are in very good condition. They are mounted within Toyo Proxes radials, size 255/30ZR24 in front and 275/30ZR24 in back and are in great condition. Under the hood is an aluminum 6.6L DOHC 48-valve 12-cylinder engine with twin turbochargers (code N74B66). It cranks out 563 horsepower and 575 lbs-ft of torque. Torque comes online as low as 1,500 rpm while the engine has a redline of 7,000 rpm and a compression ratio of 10.0:1! Engine features include direct injection and variable valve timing. It's a far cry from the sufficient answer the company used to give during the '70s and '80s when asked how much power its 6.75L V-8 made. To wallow and cosset in the sumptuousness offered by this Rolls, to expect a short list of driver convenience features is illogical. Dual-zone electronic climate control, front and rear; heads-up display (HUD) speed proportional power rack-and-pinion steering; power four-wheel vented disc brakes; active cruise control; power windows, power locks, power and fold-in sideview mirrors; power seats and steering column with tilt and telescope and panorama sunroof. Safety equipment include dual front air bags, front knee airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, front and rear side curtain bags, night vision, lane departure warning, front side air bags, reverse camera and Rolls-Royce Assist telematics. Inside, the car's Crème Light and black leather interior is simply gorgeous. The Connolly Leather seats look buttery while the black Wilton wool carpet provides excellent contrast and look to be plush underfoot. The car's three-spoke steering wheel has a fat rim, satellite controls for the stereo, cruise control and more. The dashboard continues the black and cream beige, along with plenty of dark wood for added warmth. The door skins feature a pair of stereo speakers. The center console features the car's rotary dial shifter, replacing the conventional lever. In the rear are a fold-down center armrest, two pull-down trays suitable for meals or a laptop computer for work. Above the trays are a pair of 9.2-inch video screens. There are also controls and vents for the rear air-conditioning. A factory audio system completes the interior. The Ghost is based on a platform shared with the F01 BMW 7 Series. The company concedes that 20% of parts are common to both cars. The Ghost has a 129.7-inch wheelbase, roof height, bonnet height and track widths all of its own and the Ghost uses Phantom-style air springs. The car also shares the FlexRay electronic system with its larger stablemate. The Ghost's platform in turn is used for the Wraith grand tourer and Dawn convertible. Like other current Rolls-Royce models, the Ghost uses parent company BMW's iDrive user interface; t