If I had a penny for each special-edition model Rolls-Royce->ke74 has built for Asia->ke3670 and the Middle East,->ke3761 I'd probably have enough to buy me a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. I'm obviously exaggerating here, but Rolls-Royce has built a lot of models for the said markets. And, it's not planning to stop anytime soon. Its first special-edition->ke2041 model for 2016 is dubbed Ghost Eternal Love and debuted at the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing, China.

Developed by the already iconic Bespoke division, the Ghost Eternal Love embodies "the theme of love" and according to Rolls-Royce it brings together "design elements inspired by the white swan, with remarkable Rolls-Royce craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology."

Much like every special-edition Ghost->ke3434 before it, Eternal Love is about custom specifications inside and out and a standard powerplant under the hood. The new model, to be sold exclusively in China,->ke2090 will be built in 16 units. That may not sound like a lot, but it's a significant given that most Bespoke products are usually produced in in less than ten examples.

Continue reading to learn more about the Rolls Royce Ghost "Eternal Love" Collection.

2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost "Eternal Love" Collection

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What makes the Rolls Royce Ghost "Eternal Love" Collection special

Like most Ghosts, the Eternal Love comes with a two-tone exterior. All body panels but the engine hood are finished in English White, while the hood and the grille frame are painted in Silver Satin. The combo is quite elegant and goes well with the chrome on the grille, wheels (20-inch, fully polished), door handles, and window trim. Rounding out the exterior is the dark-gray stripe on the beltline with an image of two swans forming a heart on the front fenders. This is the defining feature of the Ghost Eternal Love.

"Unions between swans are sustained for years, even entire lifetimes, creating a bond so deep that a partner has been known to take its own life when its lover dies. Thus in traditional Chinese culture, swans are known as ‘love birds’ for their genuine commitment to everlasting love," Rolls-Royce explains.

I bet you didn't expect a car this big to have such a romantic theme, huh?

Inside, nearly every surface is draped in white Seashell leather, while the headrest embroidery, seat stitching, and the roof are in Hotspur Red, providing a striking contrast. Wood inserts are Bespoke Tudor Oak. The two-tone steering wheel matches the upholstery/roof color combo, while the black-and-white Bespoke clock fits perfectly into the Tudor Oak dash. Finishing touches include hand-embroidered swans on the leather seat backs and illuminated tread plates with "Love is Eternity" lettering in Chinese with swan hearts on each side.

Since the Bespoke division doesn’t meddle with Rolls Royce's drivetrains, the Eternal Love special-edition comes with the Ghost’s standard 6.6-liter V-12 engine. That’s far from disappointing though, as the powerplant cranks out a massive 563 horsepower and 575 pound-feet, sending it to the pavement through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The massive limousine needs only 4.7 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

As usual, Rolls-Royce did not disclose official pricing information for this Bespoke-crafted luxury rig, but it’s safe to assume customers will have to pay a significant premium over the Ghost’s $250,000 sticker.

Rolls Royce Ghost

Launched in 2010 as a spiritual successor to the Silver Seraph (discontinued in 2002), the Ghost drew its name from the Silver Ghost of the mid-1900s. Built on a heavily modified platform shared with the F01-generation BMW 7 Series (2008-2015), the Ghost was developed to compete with vehicles significantly less expensive than the Phantom, such as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In 2012, a facelift gave the Ghost a mildly revised front fascia, natural-grain leather upholstery, cross-banded wood veneers, an upgraded audio system, a forged alloy wheel option, and a palette of 44,000 exterior paints. The standard Ghost gets its juice from a 563-horspower, V-12, while the V-Specification model comes with 592 horses on tap.

Read our full review on the Rolls Royce Ghost here.