The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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T he Spirit of Ecstasy still knowingly guides the way on the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost. But the esteemed lady is set back on top of the hood, and gliding through the elements, her emergence appears to rise from the cleanse of a crystal, clear body of water. An apparition obviously in mind, no fear stood in the way, and the latest in installment has definitely delivered on the call letters. e engineers did have help, though and were led by those who knew best. Clients of the original Ghost provided feedback on their unique set of values, divergent interests, and changing taste patterns. So the specs eventually coming into place, an illuminated Grille starts by standing in complement to the Spirit, and day or night, the divine glow means the vehicle never stops boasting its proud identity and legacy. ere's no chance either that bystanders will be confused when the Ghost does a flyby. e Rolls-Royce logo defies centrifugal force, and always remains upright by utilizing self-righting wheel center caps. Of course, nothing says RR like the world's most refined engine. e next generation 6.75 litre twin charged v12 revs up the torque and has the muscle to handle any payload. Nonetheless, brute force isn't everything so the workhorse is also light on its feet. All wheel steer kicks in and allows the automotive specter to maneuver the tires in opposite directions. So on the bend, challenging curves can be executed at lower speeds, and the increased agility puts a real enough grip on the road. But just in case the driver gets away ahead of themself, the system automatically defaults above 70kph to its co-steer state. In turn, the synergy ensures that any lateral movement will proceed with the proper caution. Unfortunately, the bumps in the road are there for everyone. However, an advanced Planar Suspension System makes due. Wheel vibration is isolated, absorbs the vibration, and on the level, drivers can stay focused regardless of the terrain. For the passengers also along for the ride, the new custom built aluminum chassis also does a number on a journey that hums steady, smooth and silent. "e Magic Carpet Ride sensation elevates like never before," asserts the Rolls-Royce webpage. Still, even though the Ghost can easily put a driver's head in the clouds, the engineering makes sure their feet are still on the ground. Camera-assisted Pedestrian Recognition continually keeps tabs on the foot traffic and also adjusts dampers as needed. Ghost keeps the cover of dark in hand too. Laser Headlights instill confidence with a visual range of 600 meters. English to metric or not, that's double the typical LED range and ten fold over convention lighting. V U E N J . C O M 157