Rolls Royce Ghost launched in the Middle East

18.10.2009 / Jeddah - Cairo / Rolls- Royce Motor Cars has launched its new model, the Ghost, in the Middle East. It was unveiled in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia for the first time in the region, surely because Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest markets not only in the region but worldwide for the well-established and renowned competitors of the Ghost, such as the Bentley Continental, the Mercedes S65 AMG, the BMW 760, the BMW Alpina B7, the Maserati Quattroporte and last but not least the recently launched Porsche Panamera.

“Since we first announced that work had begun on a new model series in 2006, anticipation has been building for the launch of this car. The feedback so far shows that the Ghost has surpassed all expectations,� said Peter Schoppmann, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Regional Director for the Middle East, at the official Middle East premiere in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“Ghost is attracting new buyers to the Rolls-Royce brand who appreciate its fusion of timeless elegance, new technology and contemporary style,� he continued.

Anees Jamjoom, Managing Director of Mohammed Yousef Naghi Motors, the sole dealer of Rolls-Royce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia commented, "We are honored to host the Middle East premiere of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost in Jeddah."

He added, "We have already had significant interest in Ghost and will continue to ensure the sustained success of Rolls-Royce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.?  Our proven experience in the luxury automotive segment gives us the confidence to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations."

Ghost embodies the core values of Rolls-Royce and delivers contemporary, effortless refinement.

While less formal than the Phantom family, the Ghost retains the essence of Rolls-Royce, and is engineered to be more driver-focused and powerful than any Rolls-Royce before it. A brand new 6.6 litre twin- turbo V12 engine, unique to the model, delivers a feeling of endless, surging power to the driver.

The central principle of simplicity runs throughout the Ghost. Everything is designed, engineered and crafted to enhance the driving experience from the spacious design to the intuitive layout and advanced systems and technologies.

The Rolls-Royce design team sought inspiration in architecture and yachts when seeking to create a modern interpretation of Rolls-Royce’s values. As a result Ghost’s flowing lines are dominated by its majestic �yacht line’ styling. Large, uninterrupted surfaces flow between finely sculpted horizontal lines to create a powerful, defined exterior.

In keeping with its’ fluid design, Ghost is built around a steel monocoque body, with no separation of chassis and body. The advantage of this construction is a reduction on exterior dimensions while preserving interior space.

As one of Rolls-Royce’s most advanced, dynamically engaging cars, Ghost embodies the 21st century Rolls-Royce; a sleek, modern expression of over 100 years of engineering and design excellence.

After the premiere in Jeddah appearances across the Middle East region will follow over the next three months, with the Ghost set to make an impact beyond several national debuts at the third edition of the EXCS International Luxury Motor Show in Riyadh at the end of October. In addition the Ghost will be seen at Jewellery Arabia, the largest and most prestigious jewellery exhibition in the Middle East, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November and the Kuwait International Automobile Exhibition 2009, in December.

Ghost’s Middle East tour will conclude at the 10th Dubai International Motor Show, held in the United Arab Emirates in mid December.

The first Ghosts will be handed over to customers throughout the Middle East region end of December 2009.

As soon as we drive the Ghost we will be able to tell you if it will be able to compete with the other well-established an renowned competitors .