Back in 1913, four Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts were writing history at the Austrian Alpine Trials - the most arduous test of automotive endurance at the time. The four cars managed to travel over 1,820 miles, proving once again that Rolls Royce was indeed developing the best cars in the world.

This year, as a celebration to the event's centenary, Rolls Royce->ke74 has prepared an Alpine Trial Centenary Collection that takes inspiration from the 1913 Alpine Trials cars. The first car to be unveiled will be a special Ghost and we are going to see it at Auto China 2013.

The new Ghost->ke3434 Alpine Trial Centenary Edition is painted in the same blue used for James Radley’s Silver Ghost. The blue is be combined with a distinct black grille and wheels also inspired by the classic car->ke503.

The car's cabin is also inspired by the Alpine Trials cars: the clock displays the stages of the rally and timings and it features a very nice "Alpine Trial Centenary" logo. As usual, each element of the interior is meticulously handcrafted by Rolls Royce engineers.

Hit the jump to read Rolls Royce's press release.

2013 Rolls Royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Rolls Royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V12
  • Horsepower: 563
  • Torque: 575
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Rolls Royce Ghost

Initially previewed by the 200EX Concept, the Rolls Royce Ghost was officially unveiled in 2010 and since then, it remained pretty much unchanged. The only update offered came in the 2013 model year when Rolls Royce decided was time to update the infotainment system of the car and to also offer a new set of optional features.

Under the hood, the Ghost keeps the usual 6.6-liter twin-turbo V-12 engine that delivers 563 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful Rolls Royce ever offered to date. With this power, the Ghost can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and to goes up to a top speed that is electronically limited to 155 mph.