Rolls-Royce Dawn Explained

Rolls-Royce Dawn
Manufacturer:Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Production:2015–2023[1] [2]
Model Years:2016–2023
Assembly:United Kingdom: Goodwood, West Sussex, England (Goodwood Plant)
Designer:Exterior: Andreas Thurner; Interior: Charles Coldham[3]
Class:Full-size luxury car (F)
Grand Tourer (S)
Body Style:2-door convertible
Layout:FR layout
Engine:6,592cc BMW N74 Twin-turbo V12
Transmission:8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Wheelbase:31121NaN1
Length:52961NaN1
Width:19471NaN1
Height:15021NaN1
Weight:25601NaN1
Predecessor:Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Sp:uk
Doors:Suicide doors

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a convertible luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was announced at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.[4] [5]

Overview

The Rolls-Royce Dawn was built in order to replace the earlier 2-door open top car model, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé.

The Dawn was built on the platform of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, unlike the earlier model which was based on the 7th Generation Rolls-Royce Phantom, the flagship car model of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars until the arrival of the 8th Generation and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé.

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the last open top combustion car made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Wraith and Dawn are the only remaining Rolls-Royce vehicles using a BMW platform, so their demise was quite expected. It's confirmed that the Spectre replaces the Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupé and the Dawn Cabriolet.

Specifications and performance

Engine

Petrol engines!Model!!Years!!Type/code!!Power/rpm, !Torque/rpm !Fuel Consumption
Dawn2013–2023Direct-injection twin-turbo 400cuin V125630NaN0 at 5,250 rpm8200NaN0 at 1,500 rpm14.20NaN0
Dawn Black Badge2016–20235930NaN0 at 5250 rpm8410NaN0 of torque at 1500 rpm

Performance

The car has an electronically limited top speed of 2500NaN0 and weighs 25600NaN0. It can accelerate from 0– in 4.9 seconds.[6]

Design

Interiors and exteriors

The front grille gets a design recess compared to the Wraith. The front bumper has been extended by 530NaN0. The car has 20-inch polished wheels.

Body

Rolls-Royce has said that 80% of its body panels are new compared to the Wraith.[5] To balance exclusivity and efficiency, Andreas Thurner designed the Rolls-Royce Dawn hand in hand with the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II and the Rolls-Royce Wraith (Co-Designer Rolls-Royce Wraith)

Variants

Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge

The Black Badge Dawn is a performance-oriented edition of the Dawn. Its exterior features are painted black (including the Spirit of Ecstasy) and has a new rim system. Its interior consists of carbon fibre applications and black coloured leather seats. The Black Badge marque has also been applied to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and the Rolls-Royce Wraith.[7] [8]

Rolls-Royce Dawn Landspeed Edition

Unveiled online alongside the Rolls-Royce Wraith Landspeed in June 2021, the Landspeed Edition is a limited version of the Dawn Black Badge made to pay homage to captain George E.T. Eyston.

The interior has new features such as the Eyston's OBE, Military Cross and Chevalier de la Légion, while some parts of the exterior are coloured yellow.[9]

Rolls-Royce Dawn Silver Bullet

The Rolls-Royce Dawn Silver Bullet is a special edition of the Rolls-Royce Dawn inspired by the roadsters of the 1920s.

The exterior and interior designs are inspired by classic open top cars, and it has a newly redesigned convertible roof that drops down in 22 seconds. The interior features new retro-styled applications.

Production is limited to only 50 cars worldwide.[10]

Special editions by car tuners

Mansory Dawn

The Mansory Dawn is a modified version of the Dawn by the German tuner Mansory.

The car features a new lower bodywork scheme and a new rim system. The car's interior has new leather applied seats and the interior has been customised using polished aluminium, carbon fibre, burl wood or highly polished piano lacquer surfaces.

The original engine has been tuned, allowing for a quicker 0km/h100km/h time of 4.5 seconds. The top speed has been increased from 250to.[11]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rolls-Royce Could Introduce New Spectre and Spirit Models. 29 July 2021. 28 September 2021. 4 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220904222048/https://carbuzz.com/news/rolls-royce-could-introduce-new-spectre-and-spirit-models. live.
  2. Web site: Rolls-Royce Spectre to Take Wraith's Place in Lineup when It Arrives. 3 October 2021. 3 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003191710/https://www.motor1.com/news/537941/rolls-royce-spectre-replacing-wraith/. live.
  3. Web site: Mark Tisshaw. 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn revealed - exclusive studio pictures. Autocar. 2015-11-16. 2017-03-12. 9 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150909152753/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-frankfurt-motor-show/2016-rolls-royce-dawn-revealed-exclusive-studio-pictures. live.
  4. http://www.caradvice.com.au/380626/rolls-royce-dawn-unveiled/ Rolls-Royce Dawn unveiled
  5. http://www.topgear.com/car-news/british/rolls-royces-new-dawn-glorious-ps250000-super-convertible Rolls-Royce's new Dawn is a glorious, £250,000 super-convertible
  6. Web site: Dawn. 2021-08-05. www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. en-US. 28 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210728044311/https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_US/showroom/dawn.html. live.
  7. Web site: Black Badge Dawn. 2021-08-05. www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. en-US. 5 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210805110915/https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_US/showroom/black-badge-dawn.html. live.
  8. News: Luxury Car Transportation . 24 June 2023.
  9. Web site: Black Badge Landspeed Collection. 2021-08-05. www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. en-US. 3 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210803182000/https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_US/bespoke/collection-cars/black-badge-landspeed-collection.html. live.
  10. Web site: Dawn Silver Bullet. 2021-08-05. www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. en-US. 5 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210805115200/https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_US/bespoke/collection-cars/dawn-silver-bullet.html. live.
  11. Web site: 2019-04-17. Dawn. 2021-08-15. Mansory. en. 15 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210815080242/https://www.mansory.com/car/dawn. live.