2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Convertible
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$353,000 - $401,200
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Scintillating looks

Limited active safety aids

A fresh ultra-premium Adamas Collection is introduced

A long list of customization options

Trivial boot space

Uberly luxurious

Trails behind rivals in terms of cornering capabilities

Specs & Features

$353,000

price

563 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

605 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.6L 12cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Rolls Royce Dawn is a midsize convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $353,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the Bentley Continental GT W12 Convertible, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, and the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Convertible. Only a 6.6L twin-turbocharged V12 engine is offered in both the trims which gets mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together they produce 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque in the base trim, however, the same powertrain is retuned to output 593 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque in the Black Badge versions. The Rolls Royce Dawn reaches 60 MPH from zero in 4.3 seconds on its base engine. Irrespective of the powertrain, the Dawn can manage a combined fuel economy of around 14 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 72 striking colors the Rolls Royce Dawn comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

There is a whole world of customizations you can explore with the 2019 Rolls Royce Dawn. But, if we had to choose just one, we recommend going for the base convertible and opt for the Ultimate Touring Package because it offers the most value for your money. The package includes luxuries like perforated leather seating with ventilated front seats, a few cosmetic upgrades, and a plethora of advanced driving assistance technologies. Moreover, if you consider a thrilling theatre-like sound system feel to be a must-have in your car, the Rolls Royce Signature Package seems to be perfectly configured for you.

Trims

    Base
    $353,000 onwards
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Black Badge
    $401,200 onwards
    • Engine: 6.6L 12cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 593 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 620 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 14 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$353,000- $401,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.9

Horsepower

593 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

620 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

4

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$21,900- $31,900

Gasoline

8.4

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
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    4.8 sec155 mph
    7.4 sec120 mph

    2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg17.6 gal.260.40/390.60 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/440.8 mi.

      2019 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.
        151.1 in.68 in.55.7 in.4.9 in.98.2 in.

        2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          11.3 cu.ft.-30 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.

          2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
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            30 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            38 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.

            2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              904 lbs.5203 lbs.
              680 lbs.2625 lbs.

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