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Rolls-Royce Ghost Spofec...Currently, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is one of the ultimate exponents of automotive luxury, especially after the launch of the new generation. Few are the preparers who dare to tinker with models as exclusive as this one, but every now and then some specialist surprises with light touches on one of the most exquisite British models.

The last to join that short list was Spofec, which already has experience modifying British luxury vehicles. At first glance, it may look very similar to a production Ghost with black accents, but in reality it incorporates several visual and chassis improvements, along with a power increase for the V12 that will delight the brand's enthusiasts.

Specifically, this Rolls-Royce Ghost has a complete body kit on the outside and a performance package under the hood. Spofec's new project has everything to delight the most demanding and eccentric sheikhs of the East, who seek the exclusivity of a luxury sedan capable of becoming the center of all eyes.

Some details have been added to the sinister bodywork, which achieve a more sporty appearance of the model. Most of them are made of carbon fiber, as it could not be otherwise. This includes the front grille, the new bumper with or without LED lighting, the flared wheel arch panels, the diffuser and the trunk spoiler.

Rounding off the set are the huge custom-built 22-inch wheels, developed in cooperation with the American specialist Vossen. These wheels are offered in a selection of up to 72 different colors, with a brushed or polished finish. They are shod with mixed tires in dimensions of 265/35 R22 on the front axle and 295/30 R22 on the rear.

The Ghost's driving dynamics have also been improved thanks to a special control module for the adaptive air suspension, which reduces the vehicle's height when exceeding 140 km/h. The suspension is now 40 mm lower than on the conventional model. There is no lack of a high-performance stainless steel exhaust system with butterfly valves.

But the icing on the cake is under the hood, where some ECU tweaks have been made to the Ghost's 6.75-liter V12 Biturbo engine. Now it reaches 706 hp and 1,002 Nm of torque thanks to the N-Tronic module. The additional 106 hp and 102 Nm allow it to declare an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed is 250 km/h.

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