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Rolls-Royce showed the full production version of its new, slightly smaller than Phantom, limousine today—the 2011 Ghost.

Small is certainly a relative term here, as the Ghost is still roughly the same size as a BMW 7-Series. It won’t want for power either, as its 6.6-liter V-12 engine is capable of 563 brake horsepower and a stifling 575 pound-feet of twist. That output is enough to launch the Roller to 60 miles per hour in just 4.7 seconds, while not spilling the cocktails of the passengers in back.

In terms of styling, Rolls hasn’t strayed too far from the imposing visage of the larger Phantom, with the same square face and clean lines found on the Ghost. On the inside, passengers will benefit from a foolishly long list of luxury options, with the classic picnic tables and door-housed umbrellas not forgotten on the baby Rolls.

Scroll down below to read the full story of the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost, or take a closer look in our gallery of images above.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost isn't supposed to make its official debut until next month's Frankfurt Motor Show, but in the spirit of automotive leakage, this video shows the Ghost's product manager, Dan Balmer, taking a prototype out for a spin and talking about the car.

Embargo? What embargo?

+ Jalopnik: Rolls Royce Ghost Video Leaks Ahead Of Frankfurt Unveiling

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Rolls-Royce has announced the performance figures of its up-coming Ghost, which is expected to be uncovered at the Frankfurt auto show in September. The Ghost will have a new 6.6-liter turbo charged V-12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will produce 563 brake horsepower, delivering a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph and comes with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox.
 
Rolls-Royce Director of Engineering, Helmut Riedl states that the Ghost has been designed to be comfortable for passengers and nice to drive. To help make the passenger ride smooth the car will have a considerable amount of low down torque which will help make acceleration smooth. The chassis keeps the car flat and stable which stops it from pitching in the corners. The Ghost will come with a four corner air suspension system and multi link aluminum front and rear axles. Priced in UK and Europe at £165,000 ($271,392) and up the Ghost is expected to be on sale in the second half of 2010 in USA.
 
Click through our gallery of the Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept which the Ghost is based on. For more information on the Ghost scroll down and read the press release.

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Bentley and Rolls-Royce have invited owners, enthusiasts, and traders to a unique parts and accessories sales fair.
 
Both manufacturers are giving professional traders, owners and enthusiasts an opportunity to buy anything that they might want, from a V-8 engine block to an indicator bulb, to a 1950s handbook.
 
The idea behind this massive sale is to help get rid of some of the seven million stored and cataloged items that the companies have for its cars, built from 1955 onwards, to make place for its upcoming models like the Bentley Continental Supersports. The sale is going to be held on September 26th and 27th, 2009.

 
Richard Lawrie, Heritage Parts Manager at Bentley Motors, comments: “We will be providing a large marquee to display the parts and hope that the selection will meet the requirements of specialist companies who restore and service these remarkable cars as well as the owner enthusiast seeking a rare item and the opportunity to buy directly from the warehouse.”
 

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Back at this year's Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce debuted their 200EX sedan, which was later renamed the Ghost. It appears that the baby Roller is getting closer and closer to production, seen here in this latest batch of spy shots. (We must point out that our spy photographer so elegantly referred to this series as "Rolls-Royce Ghost in White.")

According to earlier data, the Ghost will be built on the same platform as the BMW 7-Series and will more than likely compete with the Bentley Continental. No word yet on when we might see the official debut of the production model, but we'll keep you posted. In the meantime, scroll through our images above to see the latest prototype shots of the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

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Today in Geneva, Rolls-Royce unveiled the 200EX sedan, which the automaker says will inspire the RR4 production model line scheduled for next year. Besides being slightly smaller and having LED headlamps and a V-12, the 200EX looks like the Phantom. It also has rear suicide doors that provide, according to Rolls-Royce, “the warmest of welcomes to those about to step inside.” Though the car can apparently hug passengers with its coach doors, it is still very much a Rolls from any angle.

The RR4 will be built on the same platform as the BMW 7-series, and will most likely be priced to compete with the Bentley Continental.

View photos in the gallery above, or read the press release below.

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Parent company BMW is progressing quite nicely with plans for the newest, and smallest, member of the Rolls-Royce line, known for now as the RR4. 

This new package of spy shots shows the Rolls in what would appear to be near-production trim, disguised only by some slim body wrapping, and cowls over the head taillights. The RR4 seems to be getting a version of the rear-opening suicide doors from the Phantom, a feature that had only been hinted at until now.

Riding on the same platform as the long wheel base BMW 7-Series, the RR4 would appear to be sized – and likely priced – to compete head on with the popular Bentley Continental. Rolls-Royce is hoping for Bentley like sales numbers as well, with goals of selling around 1000 per year after the car launches in 2010. Scroll down to read the shooter’s own words, or take a moment to browse our gallery of images above.

Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce unveiled the first official sketches of its upcoming all-new smaller model, known as the RR4.

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At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce undraped a sleek number called 101EX that previewed a production coupe which we were all so convinced would be called Corniche. We were right about the car reaching production – it starts in Chichester UK in June of this year – but the car carries the name of Phantom Coupe.