Auto Express – New Rolls-Royce Dawn Review – Video

 

The new Rolls-Royce Dawn is exceptionally crafted, beautiful to drive and stunning to look at. The engine is a gem and it’s even quite practical – with room for four adults. The fact remains that very few people will ever be in a position to justify a £265,000 drop-top Rolls-Royce, but for those who can, the Dawn is quite simply in a class of its own.

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Specs:

BASE PRICE:$339,850

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:402 cu in, 6592 cc
Power: 563 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque: 575 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 122.5 in
Length: 208.1 in
Width: 76.7 in Height:59.1 in
Curb weight (C/D est):5750 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.2 sec
Top speed: 155 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 12/19 mpg