INTRODUCTION
The ultra luxury Rolls Royce, Dawn is a soft top convertible based on the Wraith coupe. The soft top convertible sits alongside the coupe and can seat four in comfort. The beautiful creature by a powerful 6.6-litre V12 engine that’s good for 563hp.
EXTERIOR
Rolls Royce Dawn images and the Dawn itself reveal that it is based on the Wraith Coupe, its bodywork is 80% new. In fact the car carries forward only the doors and grille of the car on which it’s based. The car has a long hood and short rear overhang and yet looks proportionate.
With Parthenon grille and the Spirit of Ecstasy remain the most noticeable features of the car. The Dawn is over five meter long, 5285mm to be precise and 1947mm wide and has a wheelbase of 3112mm. At 2560kg it weight about 200kg more than the Wraith. It is no less than a piece of exquisite art. Rolls Royce Dawn colors can be had in any different shades as per the customization required.
INTERIOR
As all other Rolls, Rolls Royce Dawn interiors can be customized the way you want, right from stitching thread and seat fabric to the colour of the soft top. The three spoke multifunction steering wheel is thin to hold and 10.25 inch LCD screen comes as a standard feature and works for variety of applications. Other Rolls Royce Dawn features include a 16 speaker 18 channel 1300watt surround sound bespoke system developed by Rolls Royce.
The multimedia controls are derived from BMW i8 and all passengers can enjoy heated seats that get three level settings. To ensure that you get the ride that’s completely silent, the Dawn comes equipped with acoustically laminated glass. The ragtop gets a dedicated compartment for roof storage and does not disturb the boot space.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
As per the revealed Rolls Royce Dawn specifications, it gets a 6.6 litre V12 which is good for 563bhp of power and 780Nm of peak torque. The power is sent only to the rear wheels via 8 speed ZF automatic transmission.
Rolls Royce Dawn mileage has been rated at 8.86kmpl.
According to Rolls Royce, with the roof up it’s almost as quiet as the Wraith and is perhaps the quietest convertible in the market. As per Rolls Royce it’s one of the stiffest convertible. There’s anti squat and anti dive suspension system so that the stance never chances under heavy braking and acceleration. The car can touch 60mph speed in about 4.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 155mph.
BRAKING AND SAFETY
The car comes equipped with ventilated disc brakes at the front as well as the back. ABS and airbags are offered among other safety and driver assistance features like lane departure warning, cruise control, night vision camera, emergency brake assist, dynamic stability control etc.
CONCLUSION
Price at 6.25 crores (ex-showroom), it is certainly not the most affordable car in the world, but it’s not made for that. It’s built for a purpose. The purpose is to deliver Rolls Royce experience. The lucky owners can thank the Goodwood England for such machines.
Avg Ex Showroom Price | ₹ 5.92 Crore |
Engine | 6598 cc |
Seating Capacity | 04 |
Top Speed | 250 km/h |
0-100 Speed Time | 4.9 s |
Engine | 6598cc, 12 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 563 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 820 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
Mileage (ARAI) | 6.71 kmpl |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode |
Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin Turbo, Variable Geometry |
Emission Standard | BS 6 |
Others | Idle Start/Stop |
Length | 5285 mm |
Width | 1947 mm |
Height | 1502 mm |
Wheelbase | 3112 mm |
Kerb Weight | 2608 Kg |
Doors | 2 Doors |
Seating Capacity | 4 Person |
No of Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Spare Wheel | Alloy |
Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes |
Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes |
Hill Hold Control | Yes |
Brake Assist (BA) | Yes |
Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes |
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | Yes |
Engine immobilizer | Yes |
Central Locking | Remote |
Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes |
Child Safety Lock | Yes |
Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) |
Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control |
Heater | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver |
Cabin-Boot Access | Yes |
Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic – All |
Parking Assist | 360 Camera |
Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
Cruise Control | Yes |
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder | Yes |
Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
12V Power Outlets | Yes |
Seat Upholstery | Leather |
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes |
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | Yes |
Driver Armrest | Yes |
Rear Passenger Seats Type | Captain Seats |
Ventilated Seats | All |
Ventilated Seat Type | Heated and cooled |
Interiors | Dual Tone |
Interior Colours | No |
Rear Armrest | Yes |
Head-rests | Front & Rear |
Cup Holders | Front Only |
Driver Armrest Storage | Yes |
Cooled Glove Box | Yes |
Sunglass Holder | Yes |
Power Windows | Front Only |
One Touch -Down | Front |
One Touch – Up | Front |
Adjustable ORVM | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes |
Rear Wiper | No |
Rear Defogger | Yes |
Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
Exterior Door Handles | Chrome |
Interior Door Handles | Painted |
Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
Side Window Blinds
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Rear – electric |
Boot-lid Opener | Internal with Remote |
Rear Windshield Blind | Nil |
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) | Body Coloured |
Body-Coloured Bumpers | Yes |
Roof Mounted Antenna | Yes |
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe | Yes |
Daytime Running Lights | LED |
Fog Lights | No |
Headlights | LED |
Automatic Head Lamps | Yes |
Follow me home headlamps | Yes |
Tail Lights | LED |
Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear |
Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes |
Glove Box Lamp | Yes |
Lights on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver |
Rear Reading Lamp | Yes |
Cornering Headlights | Active |
Instrument Cluster | Digital |
Trip Meter | Multi-Function Display |
Average Fuel Consumption | Yes |
Average Speed | Yes |
Distance to Empty | Yes |
Clock | Analogue |
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes |
Door Ajar Warning | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes |
Shift Indicator | Dynamic |
Gear Indicator | Yes |
Instantaneous Consumption | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue |
Gesture Control | No |
Smart Connectivity | Apple Car Play |
Integrated (in-dash) Music System | Yes |
Display | TFT Display |
GPS Navigation System | Yes |
Speakers | 6+ |
USB Compatibility | Yes |
Aux Compatibility | Yes |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming |
MP3 Playback | Yes |
CD Player | Yes |
DVD Playback | No |
AM/FM Radio | Yes |
iPod Compatibility | Yes |
Internal Hard-drive | Yes |
Steering mounted controls | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes |
Warranty (Years) | 4 |
Warranty (Kilometres) | Unlimited |
Stand Out Features
Need Improvement
When buying a new car in general one must look for things like body panels that are out of line, or load bearing beams that seem to have been damaged. The next thing to check whether the paint is original or it has been repainted, a quick check under concealed plastic panels is a great way to check for unmatched paint. Another thing to check for is underbody rust in humid or sea adjacent areas.
A good way to check if the car has been rear-ended is by checking the boot. Flip open the spare wheel cover and remove the wheel completely. If the car was repaired after an accident the floor will have visible signs as the surface wouldn’t be smooth as it would in an undamaged car.
In the end, always remember to check for complete documentation including service records. Also, do check with the insurance company for any past claims, which will make you aware of the accidents the car has been involved in. Last but not the least, get the car checked from a trusted workshop before closing the deal.
Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
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Dawn Convertible6598 cc, Petrol, Automatic |
₹ 5.92 Crore |
The Best Convertible
for Rolls-Royce Dawn
Rolls Royce Dawn pushes you to great comfort zone like very sufficient leg space, it’s riding experience is awesome, this is the best convertible car, with great comfort it has great looks and designs too.
Live long THE DAWN
for Rolls-Royce Dawn
the car is amazing. love its classical look, a real beauty like this are very difficult to spot on the roads. i am lucky to be one of the owners of such a beauty. it converts easily at higher speeds without any problems. it has been driven upto 180KMH. one thing that bothers me a little that it doesnt have much service centres in the country. first thing is that i am proud that our country has a branch of Rolce Royce. i have done a trip of 800KM in my DAWN. it doesnt have any competition. good work ROLCE ROYCE.
Body | Convertible |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Engine | 6598 cc |
Transmission | Automatic |
Drive | Front wheel Drive |
Exterior Color | Anthracite, Black Diamond, Emerald Green, Jubilee Silver, Salamanca Blue, Scala Red, Smokey Quartz |
Interior Color | Beige, Black, Multi-pattern |
Kilometers Driven | 9.8 kmpl |