Rolls-Royce takes owning a Ghost to the next level with the Black-Badge edition. The 2022 Black-Badge adds a sophisticated refinement by muting all the bling. How do you set a Rolls-Royce Ghost apart from other super sedans including other Ghosts? Well, Rolls-Royce designers took a line from a popular Batman movie to answer that question. “You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it.” And that’s what Rolls-Royce decided to do for the 2022 Black Badge, give buyers an option to have a Ghost elegantly blacked-out directly from the start of its existence. The 2022 Black-Badge is more that just an option, adding $44,000 to the Ghost’s $398,850 price tag. This sexy edition provides an edge of sophistication that only a select few can enjoy.
To achieve this level of uniqueness designers added darken chrome trim, the result of a chemical process done during the chroming. The Black-Badge also includes a dark mirror gloss on the grille, emblems, and retractable Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, and Rolls-Royce says the finish will not chip or peel. The carbon wheels, composite barrels around a forged aluminum hub reduce the overall weight of this hefty but nimble vehicle.
The performance of the Black-Badge was also tweaked offering a 28-hp increase to the already impressive output of the Ghost. The turbocharged 6.7-liter V-12 now produces 664-hp that launches this super-sedan from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds.
Inside the dark carbon fiber continues throughout providing a rich backdrop for the dashboard instrument cluster. Buyers do have options to choose from a wide variety of colors for the leather seats. Of course, to complete the Black Badge overall theme the choice of a black leather interior would be most appropriate.
The 2022 Rolls-Royce Black Badge offers all the comforts, safety features and options you would expect from Rolls-Royce. Those who choose the Black Badge are looking to be seen without being seen. In person this vehicle is impressive both inside and out. If you are looking for an understatement that packs a punch, then the 2022 Rolls-Royce Black Badge is certainly worth a look.
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