Rolls-Royce Dawn (2015)

Rolls Royce Dawn
Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Production 2015–present
Model years 2016–present
Assembly United Kingdom
Designer Giles Taylor[1]
Body and chassis
Class Luxury car
Body style 2-door convertible
Layout FR layout
Related Rolls-Royce Wraith
Rolls-Royce Ghost
BMW 7 Series (F01)
Powertrain
Engine Twin-turbocharged 6.6 liter V12
Transmission Eight-speed automatic transmission
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)

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a 4 seat convertible made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced in time for the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2][3]

Engine

The engine is a direct-injection twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 with power of 563 bhp or 420 kW or 570 PS @ 5,250 rpm and torque of 820 NM or 605 lb ft @ 1,500 rpm. The car has a limited top speed of 250 kmh / 155 mph and weighs 2560 kg or 5,644 lb It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. The combined fuel consumption of Dawn shown by Rolls-Royce is 14.2 litre / 100 km or 19.9 mpg.[2]

Body

Rolls Royce has said that 80% of its body panels are new, compared to the Wraith.[3]

Interiors and Exteriors

The front grille gets a design recess compared to the Wraith. The front bumper has been extended by 53mm. Also, the car has 21-inch polished wheels.[4]

References

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