Despite the baby Rolls’ close connection with the 7-Series, the two cars won’t share any visible interior designs or parts. In fact, the two sedans will only share about 20 percent of their components. The new Rolls-Royce model will also have a unique wheelbase — measuring in at about 5,400mm — as well as a unique roof and hood height and track. Curb weight will likewise be appropriate to a Rolls, with the big-boned baby expected to tip the scales at over 5,000lbs.

As expected, even the Baby Rolls will carry the marque’s signature lines, albeit in a much slimmer profile than the Phantom. We can also see that the suicide-style doors from the Phantom carry over onto the RR4.

Initial reports suggested the RR4 would be powered by a BMW’s 4.4L twin-turbo V8, but the RR4 will actually be powered by a turbocharged V12. The 12-pot mill is all-new but is said to be based on BMW’s V8 architecture. Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves confirmed the new V12 will displace 6.6L and output 500 horsepower. Power will be shifted via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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

The new car will be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost and production will begin at the company's Goodwood manufacturing facility on the 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. It is one of the most 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 name were known not only 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 will give us two pinnacle product lines – Phantom and Ghost.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost will be built on its own dedicated production line at Goodwood but 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 18 months to prepare for the introduction of the Ghost model.

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