In today's press conference at the Shanghai Motor Show, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves, revealed the name chosen for the new babe Rolls or RR4: "Rolls-Royce Ghost".

Despite the previous rumors of the EX200 Concept existence named "Silvery Ghost", Rolls-Royce decided to lose the Silver prefix and go with a simpler naming convention.

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"Nosotros are delighted to formally announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Information technology is one of the most revered names in the automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. The name reflects this new model'southward latitude of abilities. The first cars to bear the Ghost proper name were known not merely for impressive dependability and refinement but also great flair and style. This car will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and volition give us two pinnacle product lines – Phantom and Ghost", said Tom Purves.

The new Rolls which is congenital atop the nearly recent BMW 7 serial platform, will be manufactured at the Goodwood plant and information technology will share some interior and outside materials with the Phantom model. Rolls Royce Ghost is powered past a new vi.vi-liter V12 producing 507 horsepower.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has appear the name for its new model series which until now has been known every bit RR4. The name was appear by CEO, Tom Purves at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show.

The new car volition be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost and production will begin at the company'south Goodwood manufacturing facility on the due south coast of England later in 2009.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves, said, "We are delighted to formally announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Information technology is one of the almost revered names in the automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. The name reflects this new model's breadth of abilities. The first cars to bear the Ghost proper name were known not merely for impressive dependability and refinement but as well great flair and manner. This car volition be the kickoff in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and will give u.s.a. ii peak product lines – Phantom and Ghost.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost volition be built on its ain dedicated production line at Goodwood simply will share paint, wood and leather workshops with the Phantom series of cars. Rolls-Royce has expanded all areas of its manufacturing facility over the last eighteen months to prepare for the introduction of the Ghost model.