Engineering:Rolls-Royce Dawn (2015)
| 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) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 2,560 kg (5,643.8 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé |
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]
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]
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 53 mm (2 in). The car has 20-inch polished wheels.
Rear view
Bespoke orange interior, seating config
Front cockpit view
References
- ↑ Mark Tisshaw (2015-11-16). "2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn revealed - exclusive studio pictures". Autocar. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-frankfurt-motor-show/2016-rolls-royce-dawn-revealed-exclusive-studio-pictures. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rolls-Royce Dawn unveiled, Derek Fung, CarAdvice, 8 September 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rolls-Royce's new Dawn is a glorious, £250,000 super-convertible, Jason Barlow, Top Gear, 8 September 2015
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