Future models - Rolls-Royce - WraithGeneva show: Rolls-Royce to unleash its WraithGhost-based coupe confirmed to revive Wraith name as Rolls-Royce starts teasing21 Jan 2013 ROLLS-ROYCE will reveal a Ghost-based Coupe at the Geneva motor show in March, reviving the Wraith nameplate that has remained dormant since 1980. Described by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos as a car that will “draw superlatives when it is unveiled in Geneva”, the Wraith is promised to be the most powerful and dynamic vehicle in the company’s history. Pricing has not yet been announced, but the Phantom Coupe costs 16 per cent more than the sedan, suggesting the Wraith could cost around $750,000 plus on-road costs in Australia – unless Rolls-Royce dramatically slashes Ghost prices, as it did with the Phantom in November. First customer deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of this year. British publication Autocar reports the Wraith will ride on a wheelbase shortened by around 180mm compared with the standard-length Ghost, while the twin-turbo V12 engine will have power boosted from 396kW to 447kW. As a result, 0-100km/h should come in well under the Ghost’s already sprightly 5.0 seconds. Rolls-Royce says the Wraith will “boldly shape” the company’s future and bring new customers to the brand. Rumours of a Ghost coupe have been rife since spy shots of the car testing at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany emerged last year. The fact the BMW-owned British ultra-luxury car-maker took the Wraith to the ’Ring suggests it may deliver on the dynamic promise. Mr Muller-Otvos said the Wraith is “not only defined by a timeless elegance, but one that encapsulates a sense of power, style and drama”. The Wraith nameplate was first used between 1938 and 1939, then resurrected after the second World War for the Silver Wraith between 1946 and 1959. Rolls-Royce briefly revived the Silver Wraith badge for long-wheelbase versions of the Silver Shadow II sold between 1977 and 1980. Mr Muller-Otvos said the name “alludes to an almost imperceptible but powerful force, something rare, agile and potent, a spirit that will not be tethered to the earth”. Rolls-Royce has promised a drawn-out teaser campaign of four instalments, and in an industry first has even published the dates of when they will be issued. The teaser campaign has started with an interactive video in which mist shrouding the Wraith can be parted by swiping a mouse pointer – or finger if using a touchscreen device – across the image. Read more19th of November 2012 Up to $280K off Rolls-Royce PhantomRolls-Royce claims used Phantom values “will not drop further” following price slash16th of November 2012 Rolls-Royce range to expand furtherExpansion of Rolls-Royce Ghost range ‘quite shortly’, SUV not ruled out15th of November 2012 Aussie expansion for Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce planning to open new dealerships in WA and Queensland next year28th of June 2012 Taylor to take over Rolls-Royce designRolls-Royce promotes Giles Taylor to design chief as Ian Cameron prepares to retireAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Wraith pricing
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