2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith

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Rating8.6

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Midsize Coupe
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$315,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 5, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Astonishing attention to detail and finish

Despite being so expensive, many driving aids are absent

Contents of the Driver's Assistance Systems One are standard

Formidable road presence and Potent V12

Thirsty powertrain

More torque output on the base and new Black Badge trims

Extremely comfortable ride and swift acceleration

Specs & Features

$315,700

price

624 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

605 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.6L 12cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe is a direct competitor to the rivals with a much lower price tag such as the Aston Martin DB11, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, and the Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Wraith starts off at an MSRP of $315,700, going all up to $350,000, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 6.6L Twin-Turbo V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 624 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the new Black Badge trim has the same horsepower but puts out 642 lb-ft of torque. That said, through this powertrain, the Wraith manages a 0-60 of 4.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. 

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe is a direct competitor to the rivals with a much lower price tag such as the Aston Martin DB11, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, and the Bentley Continental GT Speed. The Wraith starts off at an MSRP of $315,700, going all up to $350,000, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 6.6L Twin-Turbo V12 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 624 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the new Black Badge trim has the same horsepower but puts out 642 lb-ft of torque. That said, through this powertrain, the Wraith manages a 0-60 of 4.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. 

Buying Advice

Some of the standard amenities offered on the 2017 Wraith coupe are a self-adjusting air suspension, a head-up display, heated front seats, a 10.3-inch center display screen, an 18-speaker sound system, and more. Having said that, there is a range of options you can select. Some include Driver Assistance 3 Package, the Lease Package, rear privacy glass, and front ventilated seats.

Trims

    Base
    $315,700 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

$315,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.63

Horsepower

624 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

605 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$211,995- $230,345

Gasoline

7.18

600 hp @ 6500 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$287,650- $305,650

Gasoline

8

568 hp @ 6650 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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$25,185- $42,695

Gasoline

7.33

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.4 sec--
    3.8 sec12 sec180 mph
    3.9 sec12 sec185 mph
    5.4 sec13.9 sec144 mph

    2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg19 mpg15 mpg21.9 gal.262.8/416.1 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg16 gal.288/432 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg20.5 gal.307.50/430.50 mi.
      13 mpg21 mpg16 mpg20.5 gal.266.5/430.5 mi.

      2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        208.5 in.76.7 in.59.3 in.7 in.122.5 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        186.6 in.76.4 in.50.4 in.5 in.110.4 in.
        184.7 in.75.2 in.50.9 in.6 in.107.9 in.

        2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13 cu.ft.-13 cu.ft.
          323.1 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.

          2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
            108.4 cu.ft.9 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
            323.1 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.

            2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              770 lbs.5380 lbs.
              -3834 lbs.
              -3526 lbs.
              -4080 lbs.

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