- Engler unveils coachbuilt two-door Ghost coupe with more than 750 horsepower.
- The design closely mirrors the electric Spectre, despite using a combustion V12.
- The car costs €2.2M, nearly seven times the price of a standard Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Engler Automotive made waves a few years back when it debuted a concept quad bike. How is that special at all? Well, it happened to have a V12 engine and looked like a bona fide supercar. Now, it’s back in the spotlight with a new coachbuilt model, teased through a series of digital renders. At its heart, this new creation is a Rolls-Royce Ghost, though it’s been reworked so extensively, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for a Spectre.
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The Ghost is the brand’s entry-level sedan (assuming there’s such a thing as an entry-level Rolls), and the Spectre is its new all-electric coupe. Engler seems interested in combining elements of both into a new model it’s calling the ‘Rolls-Royce CoupéTail by Engler.’ Imagine a Ghost, but with just two rear-hinged doors and a whole lot of attitude, and you’re on the right track.
Power to Match the Presence
Because it’s based on the Ghost, the CoupéTail gets a twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Engler hasn’t provided exact displacement or a full spec sheet, but it claims the car produces more than 750 horsepower (559 kW) and 737 lb-ft (998 Nm) of torque. For comparison, the most powerful Ghost from Rolls-Royce makes 591 hp (440 kW), so we asked how Engler managed to unlock that extra grunt. The company tells Carscoops it’s the result of a comprehensive overhaul.
On paper, those upgrades give the CoupéTail a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of under 4.0 seconds—quicker than the Black Badge Spectre, which does it in 4.1—and a top speed of 300 km/h (187 mph). To complement the performance bump, Engler is lowering the suspension by 25mm and adding more sound-deadening materials to maintain that Rolls-Royce-caliber serenity.
Coachbuilt with a Capital C
It’s also collaborating with an artist to create five bespoke versions of the 19 planned units. Even the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament has been reinterpreted by a sculptor to give the car a more distinct identity. Engler says that production is already underway, with several reservations locked in, although a few build slots remain open.
“We upgrade the turbos, lubrication, cooling, and engine management while striving to retain as many original Rolls-Royce components as possible,” Engler explains. “This ensures that the customer still benefits from the warranty. The components we replace are of the highest standard, with some even exceeding the quality of the original parts.”
Exclusivity Has a Price Tag
All of this comes at a cost. As the company told us, the price sits at €2,200,000—or about $2,385,000 at current exchange rates, before applicable taxes (…or tariffs, for that matter). For context, the Rolls-Royce Ghost starts at around $357,000 in the U.S., while the electric Spectre begins at approximately $398,000.
Here’s the kicker about all of this. One percenters who end up owning this and the Spectre could end up disappointed. Sure, the sound of a V12 beats whatever noise the Spectre can make and then some, and Engler claims it’ll be quicker too. Truthfully, though, does Rolls-Royce’s demographic really want a louder, quicker Spectre? If it did, you’d think the automaker would’ve already built one.
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Having driven the Spectre, I can attest that its EV drivetrain is honestly one of its best features. That’s not to say that the rest of the car isn’t wildly impressive either. It’s a masterpiece of engineering and benefits from the quiet and serene platform it uses. What do you think? Does a V12 two-door Specter look-alike make sense? Let us know in the comments!
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