Rolls-Royce Dawn (2015)
| Rolls Royce Dawn | |
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| 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]
Front view
Rear view
Bespoke orange interior, seating config
Front cockpit view
References
- ↑ http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-frankfurt-motor-show/2016-rolls-royce-dawn-revealed-exclusive-studio-pictures
- 1 2 Rolls-Royce Dawn unveiled, Derek Fung, CarAdvice, 8 September 2015
- 1 2 Rolls-Royce's new Dawn is a glorious, £250,000 super-convertible, Jason Barlow, Top Gear, 8 September 2015
- ↑ Staff (2015-10-12). "Upcoming Rolls Royce Dawn Car in India, Expected Launch Dates, Price". cartrade.com.
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