Rolls-Royce Dawn (2015)
The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a handmade 2+2 luxury convertible full-size luxury car/Grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced in time for the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2][3]
Rolls-Royce Dawn | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW) |
Production | 2015–present |
Model years | 2016–present |
Assembly | United Kingdom: Goodwood, West Sussex, England (Goodwood Plant) |
Designer | Giles Taylor[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car (F) Grand Tourer (F) |
Body style | 2-door convertible |
Layout | FR layout |
Doors | Coach doors |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 6,592cc BMW N74 Twin-turbo V12 |
Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,112 mm (122.5 in) |
Length | 5,296 mm (208.5 in) |
Width | 1,947 mm (76.7 in) |
Height | 1,502 mm (59.1 in) |
Kerb weight | 2,560 kg (5,643.8 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé |
Engine
The engine is a direct-injection twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 that produces 563 bhp (420 kW; 571 PS) at 5,250 rpm and torque of 820 N⋅m (605 lb⋅ft) at 1,500 rpm. The car has a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and weighs 2,560 kg (5,644 lb). It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. The combined fuel consumption of the Dawn shown by Rolls-Royce is 14.2 litre/100 km or 19.9 mpg. The Black Badge has 593 hp (442 kW; 601 PS) and 620 lb⋅ft (841 N⋅m) of torque.[2]
Interiors and exteriors
The front grille gets a design recess compared to the Wraith. The front bumper has been extended by 53 mm (2 in). The car has 20-inch polished wheels.
- Rear view
- Bespoke orange interior, seating config
- Front cockpit view
References
- Mark Tisshaw (16 November 2015). "2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn revealed - exclusive studio pictures". Autocar. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- Rolls-Royce Dawn unveiled, Derek Fung, CarAdvice, 8 September 2015
- Rolls-Royce's new Dawn is a glorious, £250,000 super-convertible, Jason Barlow, Top Gear, 8 September 2015