2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn

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Rating8.0

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Midsize Convertible
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$335,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Cream of the crop luxury

Overpriced available features

All new model

Extremely comfortable cabin which has the highest quality materials

Awful fuel economy numbers

Potent V12 offers a smooth acceleration

Specs & Features

$335,000

price

563 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

575 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.6L 12cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize convertible segment, the Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible is an indirect competitor to midsize convertibles such as the Bentley Continental GT convertible, the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Convertible, and the Ferrari California T Convertible which has the lowest price tag among the bunch. With standalone trim, the Dawn carries an MSRP of $335,000. It is offered with a 6.6L Twin-Turbo V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Dawn manages a 0-60 of 4.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG.

Buying Advice

Among the countless available options, we think you can start your journey with the Driver's Assistance System 1 package, and front cooled plus massage seats. Meanwhile, there are more than 34 exterior paint choices available among which English White is our favorite.

Trims

    Base
    $335,000 onwards
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$335,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.04

Horsepower

563 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

575 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$492,000

Gasoline

8.69

453 hp @ 5350 rpm

531 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
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    4.9 sec114 mph
    5.7 sec-

    2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg19 mpg14 mpg17.6 gal.260.40/412.30 mi.
      11 mpg19 mpg14 mpg21.1 gal.232.1/400.9 mi.

      2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        208.5 in.76.7 in.59.1 in.6 in.122.5 in.
        220.9 in.78.2 in.61.7 in.7 in.130.7 in.

        2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Max Trunk Volume
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          11.3 cu.ft.-
          11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.

          2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -11.3 cu.ft.-
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.

            2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              904 lbs.5644 lbs.
              730 lbs.5995 lbs.

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