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Rolls-Royce · model year 2012
2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB
Large · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB is a large car powered by a 6.6-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine. Its EPA rating is 15 MPG combined, with 13 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500, and tailpipe CO2 is 592.47 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG highway rating exceeds its 13 MPG city rating.
- Rear-wheel drive and an automatic S8 transmission.
- 6.6-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine.
Watch for
- 15 MPG combined fuel economy.
- EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500.
- Tailpipe CO2 is 592.47 grams per mile.
- 13 MPG city rating.
Who it suits. Buyers seeking a large rear-wheel-drive gasoline car. Drivers comfortable with a $5,500 EPA annual fuel cost.
Choose this Ghost EWB if its large-car format, rear-wheel-drive layout, and turbocharged 12-cylinder powertrain match your priorities. The running figures are clear: 15 MPG overall, with a meaningful gap between city and highway use. Set aside $5,500 for the EPA-listed yearly fuel cost. Its gasoline consumption and 592.47 grams of CO2 per mile make the operating burden a central part of the decision.
What it is
The 2012 Ghost EWB is a large car from Rolls-Royce. It uses rear-wheel drive, gasoline, and an automatic S8 transmission. Power comes from a 6.6-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine. You can see other Rolls-Royce cars in the same make family.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 15 MPG combined. The split is 13 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. That means stop-and-go driving returns less mileage than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $5,500. The car burns gasoline and produces 592.47 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Within this car's own EPA figures, the 20 MPG highway rating is 7 MPG above its 13 MPG city rating. The combined figure sits between them at 15 MPG. No other model figures are provided here for a broader comparison.
Who it suits
This Ghost EWB suits a buyer considering a large gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a 12-cylinder turbo engine, and who can budget the listed annual fuel cost.
Trade-offs
The 6.6-liter 12-cylinder engine and large-car class come with a 15 MPG combined rating and $5,500 annual fuel cost. Highway mileage improves to 20 MPG, but city mileage falls to 13 MPG. Tailpipe CO2 is 592.47 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Ghost EWB if its large-car format, rear-wheel-drive layout, and turbocharged 12-cylinder powertrain match your priorities. The running figures are clear: 15 MPG overall, with a meaningful gap between city and highway use. Set aside $5,500 for the EPA-listed yearly fuel cost. Its gasoline consumption and 592.47 grams of CO2 per mile make the operating burden a central part of the decision.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 15 MPG
- City MPG
- 13 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 592 g per mile
- Model year
- 2012
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6.6 L 12-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 15 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 13 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $5,500.
What engine and drivetrain does it use?
It has a 6.6-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic S8 transmission.
What body and EPA class is it?
The Ghost EWB is a car in the Large Cars EPA class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 592.47 grams per mile.
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