The Rolls-Royce Dawn has been finally launched in India at Rs 6.25 crore (ex-showroom, Mumbai), Based on the Wraith coupe, the Rolls Royce Dawn is a 2+2 seater soft top convertible. Though both the vehicles look quite different as the convertible’s 80 per cent bodywork has been redesigned. With the launch of Dawn, the company now has four vehicles in India – Phantom, Ghost and Wraith.
The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the first car from the company to get only a drophead version. What it gets however is the retractable soft top that can be opened or closed in just 20 seconds with speeds up to 50kmph. The car measures 5285mm in length, 1947mm in width, 1502mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3112mm.
Here”s everything you want to know about Rolls Royce in 5 quick points –
1. Rolls Royce India Exterior Design
The Rolls Royce Dawn maintains the company design principles – 2:1 wheel height to body height, short front overhang, a long bonnet, a long rear overhang, a high shoulder line and an elegant tapering rear graphic. Upfront is the grille recessed by 45mm, while the lower front bumper extended 53mm when compared to the RR Wraith.
Unlike traditional vertical lines, the Rolls Royce Dawn’s grille has horizontal lines. The bumper features the number plate surround and a lower air dam. The vehicle’s side profile too looks quite elegant with unmistakable soft top shape and new 21-inch polished and 21 and 20-inches painted wheels.
2. Rolls Royce India Interior
Similar to the exterior of the car, the Rolls-Royce Dawn’s cabin too is top-notch, graceful and uncompromising. It gets RR’s unique coach doors that complement the relaxed waft line and long front wings. The car has four separate bucket seats made of wood and leather.
The company says that “the seats have been designed to help emphasise the energetic yet elegant intent and sense of purpose of the car, complemented by an intersecting full length centre console.”
3. Rolls Royce Engine & Transmission
Powering the Rolls-Royce Dawn is a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol mill that comes mated to a 8-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of churning out a massive 563bhp and 780Nm, the Rolls Royce Dawn is claimed to spring 0-100kmph in mere 4.9 seconds, before hitting the electronically limited top-speed of 250kmph.
4. Rolls-Royce Dawn India Specification
Engine – 6.6-litre, twin-turbo, V12 petrol
Transmission – 8-speed automatic
Maximum power – 563bhp at 5360rpm
Maximum torque – 790Nm at 1500rpm
Top speed – 250kmh
0 – 100kmph – 4.9 seconds
5. Rolls-Ryoce Dawn India Dimensions
Length – 5285mm / 17.34ft
Width – 1947mm / 6.39ft
Height (unladen) – 1502mm / 4.93ft
Wheelbase – 3112mm / 10.21ft
Turning circle – 12.7m
Boot Volume 244ltr – 295ltr
Weight – 2560kg
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