2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Convertible
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$356,500 - $406,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Unmatchable luxury inside the cabin

Eye-watering price tag even for the segment

New optional Dark Brush-Metal inlay for the interior trim.

A plethora of bespoke customization options

Limited driver-assistance features

No major changes for 2020.

Super-comfortbale seats

Unimpressive handling due to the huge size and weight

Specs & Features

$356,500

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 makes for an excellent contender in the convertible. With a single trim on offer, the Rolls Royce Dawn has a base MSRP of $359,250, competing directly 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, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, the Dawn maintains a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. Rolls Royce offers the Dawn in 56 stunning colors, with the Midnight Sapphire being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2020 Rolls Royce Dawn is the epitome of luxury available in a convertible body style. There aren’t many trims to choose from but Rolls Royce offers endless customization options to make the Dawn truly yours. 

Trims

    Base
    $356,500 onwards
    • Dual-mode exhaust system
    • Optimized transmission and throttle software
    • Quicker steering rack
    Black Badge
    $406,500 onwards
    • Engine: 6.6L 2cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 592 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 620 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 14 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$356,500- $406,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.64

Horsepower

592 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

620 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

4

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2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Source
    4.7 sec10.9 sec

    2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      Source
      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg17.6 gal.260.40/390.60 mi.

      2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Wheelbase
        Source
        208.5 in.76.7 in.59.1 in.122.5 in.

        2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Source
          9.2 cu.ft.

          2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Source
            9.2 cu.ft.

            2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              Source
              904 lbs.5203 lbs.

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