2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost LWB Prototype Caught Alongside Regular Model

We count two Rolls-Royces among the prototypes still out and about during this viral lockdown period, as the long-wheelbase version of the 2021 Ghost has just been spotted testing alongside its regular-wheelbase sibling.

This is the first time we see both modes side by side, and the difference in length is clearly noticeable, with the LWB model having a larger rear door and a longer roof, naturally.

The two remain heavily camouflaged, though thankfully free of any body cladding, which means that this overall shape/design is what’s making it into production, along with those brand new front and rear fascias.

Unlike its predecessor, the all-new Ghost will ride on the latest Phantom’s aluminum underpinnings, thus ditching the BMW 7-Series architecture. This strategy will also be applied to the next-gen Wraith and Dawn.

Power is expected to come from the same 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 unit used by the Phantom, producing 563 HP (571 PS) and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque with the help of an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It’s also possible that Rolls-Royce will electrify the architecture, meaning that a plug-in hybrid version of the Ghost cannot be ruled out – nor can a zero-emissions model, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

As for its interior, we’ve actually known since last summer that the new Ghost will resemble the Cullinan in terms of its dashboard layout, steering wheel design, air vent positioning and more. Still, the upper dashboard on the Ghost appears to be straighter than what we get with the Cullinan.

Rolls-Royce should unveil the 2021 Ghost sometime next year.