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I am a designer and artist. I have a strong love for fashion and exclusive items. Apparel, shoes, haberdashery, lifestyle items like boats, cars, gadgets, alcohol, exotic travel locations and the such are just a few of the things that will be covered in my blog. I design, cut & sew, and also do graphic design, and hand rendering in a wide array of media. I hope you find this blog fun, informative and most importantly "Fashionable"

Monday, July 27, 2009

The Ghost In The Recession :: Rolls Royce




So the invisible hand has spoken once again. As the economy shows no signs of getting better with any haste. The luxury market is making move to adapt to the pressure. The soon to be released Rolls Royce dubbed The Ghost. Said to be a Recession creation automobile for the more affluent.


So what's the sticker price? ONLY approximately $245,000, but in the world of luxury IF you have to ask, then obviously you cant afford it. This is the first lower cost limousine by the luxury automaker in over a decade. While not a proactive approach to current economic conditions, or a fully bespoke limo, The Ghost has been in the works for several years and has all the quality you come to expect form RR.

Deliveries of the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will begin in the UK and Europe in late 2009, with prices beginning at £165,000 (about $272,000 at the current exchange rate). The Ghost will haunt our shores and the Asia Pacific region beginning in the second quarter of 2010.I have gracefully included below the info about this new automobile below for your reading pleasure. So when you hear all the Hollywood stars, and of course Music & Entertainment types speaking on it. Just tell them where you saw it first and from who!

  • 6.6-L V12 engine capable of top speeds of 155 m.p.h & still promises to provide a silky-smooth, ultra-quiet ride.
  • Crème Light leather, with Cornsilk carpets and cashmere blend headliner
  • Wood veneer is Santos Palissander, chosen for its contemporary look and striking grain
  • Dark color called Tungsten while the hood and a-pillars are silver
  • 563 hp at 5250 rpm and 575 lb-ft of torque
  • "Intelligent” four-corner air springs with a multi-link aluminum suspension layout. Individual functions including active roll stabilization, variable shock absorbers are coordinated


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