Fronting the view was a bespoke two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost positioned in line with the setting sun.

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The Rolls-Royce Ghost rides on a sophisticated double wishbone suspension up front with a multi-link array at the rear and automatic damping height-adjustable shock absorbers at all four corners.

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We got to spend several days living with the Rolls-Royce Ghost, and truth be told it made us feel like a media mogul rather than a mere automotive journalist.

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Indeed, if Wraith is encroaching on Continental GT territory, made up of ultra-luxurious yet sporty cars, you could say the new Flying Spur is offering a decent alternative to Rolls-Royce's Ghost.

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In 1907 Rolls-Royce created the first Silver Ghost, which completed a 14, 371-mile journey, and was considered an elite motor car.

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Rolls-Royce's portfolio includes the Phantom family of cars and the Ghost model.

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Mr Muller-Otvos said the V12-powered Wraith should help change attitudes towards Rolls-Royce, which currently sells the somewhat less agile and powerful Phantom and Ghost models.

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