When you’re Rolls-Royce, life is a bit more enviable than most. Not only do you craft some of the most luxurious cars in the world, but your customers actively want to spend more money on them. When Rolls asked its clientele what they wanted from an updated Ghost, the answers were clear: more ways to customise.

Enter the ‘subtle evolution’ of the Ghost, now boasting what Rolls describes as a “monolithic and self-assured external appearance,” which essentially means a cleaner stage for all those Bespoke commissions. Yep, expect a lot of customisation boxes to be ticked.

This facelifted model, now known as the Ghost Series II, might sound a bit confusing since it’s still an update of the second-gen car that originally landed in 2020. But hey, Rolls doesn’t do conventional. The previous Ghost owners already spent an average of 10 percent over the base price through the Bespoke programme, and with Series II, that figure’s set to climb even higher.

On the outside, the changes are subtle but effective. You’ve got new headlights with slimmer daytime running lights, and the front end is now sleeker, with fewer vents making way for a more pronounced Pantheon grille. Out back, the rear lights are inspired by the Spectre, and there are two new 22-inch wheel designs on offer.

The exterior colour shown here is brand new too. It's called Mustique Blue, named after the Caribbean island, and it joins a palette of over 44,000 hues. Yes, you read that right. This particular shade also pays homage to the lightweight 1929 Phantom II Continental prototype.

Under the bonnet, there’s the familiar 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12, and Rolls hasn’t messed with perfection here. You still get 420 kW (563 hp) and a mighty 850 Nm of torque, available from just 1,600 rpm, for that effortless wafting experience only Rolls can deliver.

The Ghost’s Planar Suspension System, all-wheel steering, electronically controlled dampers, and self-levelling air suspension all carry over. The Flagbearer System, which scans the road ahead and adjusts the suspension accordingly, remains too, along with the GPS-assisted transmission that selects the ideal gear for corners via an eight-speed ZF automatic.

Inside, it mirrors the Cullinan’s recent update. You’ll find Rolls-Royce’s new Spirit operating system, first seen in the Spectre, and digital dials. The pièce de résistance? A backlit Spirit of Ecstasy below the clock. Because, well, why not? The passenger side of the dash also features an Illuminated Fascia that simulates a celestial time-lapse photograph. And, of course, if your budget knows no bounds, you can commission just about any bespoke motif you like.

Rear passengers are treated to two connected streaming devices, paired with Bluetooth headphones, an upgraded Wi-Fi hotspot, and an 18-speaker audio system, now boosted by a 1,400-watt amplifier. New materials like Grey Stained Ash wood and Duality Twill, a rayon fabric derived from bamboo add a touch of modernity to the luxurious cabin.

Need more space? There’s the Ghost Extended Series II, which stretches the wheelbase by an additional 170 mm, giving rear passengers even more legroom. Oh, and for the ultimate touch of opulence, there’s a Champagne cooler with two settings: six degrees Celsius for non-vintage and 11 degrees for vintage bubbly. Not something you’d expect to learn here, but that’s Rolls-Royce for you.

And we’re not done yet. The Ghost Black Badge has also received the Series II treatment. The ‘driver’s Ghost’ now gets an extra 22 kW (29 hp) and 50 Nm of torque. The lower grille has been reworked, and the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy and Pantheon Grille are finished in black chrome. The door handles follow suit, and it rolls on 22-inch forged wheels. Inside, it’s all dark materials, real carbon fibre, and you guessed it more black chrome.

Rolls-Royce calls this the perfect canvas for their “rebellious group of clients” to unleash their boldest Bespoke commissions.