Since long, Rolls-Royce has been widely known for the ultimate luxury cars that it produces rather than its hybrid cars. But it seems now that the British automaker is readying itself to launch a hybrid version of its latest Ghost sedan. Its new “smaller” car of standardized version is set to be launched by the end of next year or by the beginning of 2011.

The Ghost was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The Ghost sedan by Rolls-Royce is largely based on the BMW-7 series. It comes with a 6.2 Liter V12 engine that delivers 563 horsepower’s of energy. It has an eight speed automatic ZF gearbox that makes the controlling task much easier for the driver. The car is aimed at delivering extraordinary performances.

Rolls Royce will depend primarily on the parent BMW for producing the hybrid version of the Ghost. The technology for the car would be borrowed largely from the ActiveHybrid 7-Series of the BMW-7 Series. The hybrid version of the Ghost will have a 4.4 Liter twin-turbo V8 engine and an additional electric motor that would be connected to the eight speed automatic transmission gearbox. The technology comes with a start-stop functioning system that would help in increasing the fuel efficiency by an approximate 15%.

The hybrid will be powered through a trunk-mounted lithium-ion battery pack. It would help in providing smooth rides to the passengers and will also start the car quickly thereby consuming less fuel. It will also come with a regenerative braking feature that will serve as a substitute to the electrical necessities of the car. It will be a completely fuel efficient and energy saving vehicle that Rolls Royce is planning to launch in the market.

Both the standard version and hybrid version of the Ghost would be equipped with stylish exteriors and comfortable interiors. They would be elegantly designed with rich quality materials that offer everlasting comfort and style.

Though it has not yet been announced when the hybrid version of the Ghost will be launched, word has already spread about its production. It is possible that it might take a few years to be launched in the market but the excitement is here from now only. CEO of Rolls Royce, Tom Purves is quite excited about the Ghost hybrid and has also said that he might also like seeing the hybrid version of the Phantom as well.

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