Rolls-Royce Dawn 2018 Owner's Manual

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Dawn

Dawn

REAWAKEN YOUR

SENSES

Experience a Rolls-Royce like no other, striking, sensuous, endlessly
sociable. Dawn Drophead Coupé delivers open-top driving as you have
never experienced it before.

Steeped in prestigious heritage and inspired by the iconic Silver Dawn
of the 1950s, it provides the perfect blend of sophistication and true
freedom. Infused with a youthful spirit and vivacious energy, this inspiring
motor car harnesses an exacting balance of uncompromised luxury and
exhilarating sensory experience.

In a single touch, Dawn can transform, ready for expansive vistas and
a world of infinite opportunities. Embrace spontaneity. Seize every
valuable moment shared with friends. Feel closer to the beauty of the
natural world around you.

FREEDOM WITH

FINESSE

Alluring and assertive in equal measure, Dawn’s captivating
charisma is felt from the very first encounter. The exterior
exudes understated class, with a flawless, hand-polished finish
giving it a marble-smooth sheen. Sleek, yet edgy contours add
to Dawn’s bold look, complete with a tapered ‘wake channel’
on the bonnet, reminiscent of a jet’s vapour trail.

Beneath the hood lies a 6.6 litre V12 twin-turbo engine, offering
seemingly infinite reserves of power and exhilarating torque.
With such a purposeful presence, Dawn inspires you to lower
the roof and feel more connected to your environment. It’s an
invigorating sensation.

EFFORTLESS

EXHILARATION

Strong, yet seductive. With the roof up or down, Dawn is gracefully athletic.
The imposing front grille, sweeping shoulder line and slender roof evoke
a vision of dynamism. The self-adjusting suspension makes every surface
feel as smooth as glass. While sleek side windows create a private, intimate
atmosphere – hinting at the welcoming sanctuary within. On the open road
or the driveway, Dawn simmers with power and purpose.

FEEL EVERY

MOMENT

Experience the exhilaration of the open road. With one
touch, Dawn’s roof folds silently away – leaving you open
to the elements for the most exhilarating drive. As the hood
glides back, it reveals a striking deck, finished with handcrafted
wood veneer that waterfalls forward to meet the driver.
This adds to the feeling of being closer to nature whilst
effortlessly cocooned in Dawn’s unparalleled luxury interior.

Dawn is an experience to be shared. A true four-seater, the
indulgent cabin is designed to protect passengers from wind,
leaving them free to enjoy a heightened sensory experience.
Even with the roof stowed away, the boot offers ample space
for all that is needed for unplanned parties and last-minute
escapes. This is an exceptional space perfectly tailored for
unforgettable memories.

SEDUCTIVE

SOPHISTICATION

With Dawn, the journey becomes a destination in itself. Open the door
to unveil an inviting cabin. Sumptuous banks of Natural Grain leather form
a soft, continuous line with the outside, enveloping four individual seats to
create an elegant, inspiring haven. Savour the tranquility of Dawn’s interior,
where pure comfort is paired with a sense of true freedom.

Experience the sensory pleasure of the finest, bespoke craftsmanship.
Hand-cut wood veneer infuses the interior with energy – add natural
variation with your choice of contemporary open grain Canadel Panelling or
classic burr finishes. Opt for contrast stitching and Rolls-Royce monograms
on the headrests, or truly make Dawn your own, with personalised piping
and hand-stitched embroidery. Dawn also offers a full-length central console
featuring individual climate controls and personal storage space. The utmost
comfort is assured from your journey’s beginning to its end.

UNPARALLELED

CONTROL

Let nothing stand in the way of an exhilarating drive. Dawn is equipped
with advanced driver assistance features, which ensures a smooth, safe
ride from day to night. Active Cruise Control uses a radar sensor to
scan the road ahead for vehicles, adjusting the cruising speed accordingly.
In lower light, Adaptive Headlights adjust to the ever-changing road
conditions, while a grille-mounted infrared night vision camera detects
potential hazards up to 300 metres ahead.

Throughout your journey, the intuitive Head Up Display provides key
information such as current speed, directions, speed limits and lane
departure warnings at a glance. These intelligent technologies give you
the time and freedom to explore the road ahead.

You have unprecedented control inside the car too. The Spirit of Ecstasy
controller lets you manage everything from your journey planner to your
address book, with just a swipe of your finger.

SHARE THE

EXPERIENCE

Always poised and ready to go, Dawn awaits your next adventure.
With the unmatched convenience of our Comfort Entry System, Dawn
senses the key in your pocket – unlocking at the touch of the handle.
You can store preferences such as your preferred steering wheel
position on the key, ensuring that you are ready to embark on your
journey the moment you open the door.

As you glide along, revel in the unrivalled quality of Dawn’s Bespoke
Audio System – expertly tuned to offer a pure, rich sound. With
eighteen speakers that automatically adjust to overcome exterior noise,
this superior Hi-Fi provides the soundtrack for memorable journeys.

IMMERSE

YOURSELF

As day gives way to night, a new icon emerges.

This is the time to reveal a daring dimension for this renowned
marque. Elusive to all but the exceptionally bold. Unflinching in its
aesthetic. Unrelenting in its power.

The world transforms and a contemporary incarnation of a classic
icon ascends.

This is a new era. The rising of Dawn Black Badge.

LIBERATE YOUR

SPIRIT

Ever connected to its environment, Dawn Black Badge revels when
darkness descends. A flash of light reveals a daring glint of darkened
chrome and textured paintwork that takes shades of black to new
depths. It is striking and seductive when still. It is lithe and almost liquid
in motion.

21” carbon fibre wheels catch the eye. The Spirit of Ecstasy is enveloped
in black. By day, the roof glides down with the rising of the sun. As the
light fades, powerful LED headlights guide you in to the night.

EMBRACE THE

DARKNESS

The interplay of light and dark comes to the fore inside Dawn Black Badge.
This is a fluid space. Piano Black veneer encases the interior throughout,
the dramatic effect surrounds you with an echo of darkness. Darts of
colour come courtesy of Mandarin Orange flashes that only accentuate
the darkness further.

Just as technology and craftsmanship has reached new levels, the interiors
become an invitation to break boundaries. To push limits. This is not a space
of containment, but of endless possibilities.

COMMAND EVERY

JOURNEY

Primed for adventure, at the core of Dawn Black Badge lies formidable
power. Yet this is a motor car that glides across every terrain.

It delivers an amplified torque of 840 Nm and attains 0-60 mph in just

4.8 seconds. At this moment, the sports exhaust emits a deep roar –
an echo of the power available and practically impossible to ignore.

With impressive power, comes heightened control. Meticulous
suspension and steering refinements bond the driver with the motor
car, and the motor car with the road. Performance is perfected. Power
is amplified. Dawn Black Badge answers to your every touch, wherever
you dare to drive.

INSPIRATION IS

EVERYWHERE

Your Rolls-Royce is the ultimate expression of you. Whatever inspires
you – an iconic era, a favourite city, the beauty of nature – our Bespoke
team can bring it to life in your car, to reflect your tastes exactly.

CREATE YOUR

MASTERPIECE

With our exclusive Bespoke programme, Dawn becomes a
unique expression of your individuality. Make design suggestions
to your dealer, or work directly with our Bespoke Team. As expert
engineers and craftspeople, they can achieve bold statements and
subtle touches – down to the last exquisite detail.

Seize your chance to redefine what is possible. From a dazzling
range of exterior hues to sophisticated interiors, the opportunities
for personalisation are endless. Choose hand-embroidered
headrests, customised treadplates or inlays on the passenger panel.
For a final flourish, make your mark with a painstakingly crafted
coachline, complete with your own hand-painted monogram.

IGNITE YOUR

IMAGINATION

As the sun rises in Sardinia, the vibrancy and vivid colour of Porto Cervo’s
dramatic seascape bursts into life, eloquently captured in Dawn. The unique
Emerald Green exterior is offset by a distinctive Seashell and Green leather
interior, with complementary open pore teak applied to the fascia and doors.

The monitor lid is adorned with precious emeralds and mother of pearl,
set into white gold, green as the sea and white as the sand. Crafted in the
shape of the emblem of Porto Cervo, it provides a compelling reminder of
the magical island that inspired this stunning motor car.

Dawn Technical Specification

1947 mm / 76.7 in 5285 mm / 208.1 in

Dimensions

Vehicle length 5285 mm / 208.1 in
Vehicle width 1947 mm / 76.7 in
Vehicle height (unladen) 1502 mm / 59.1 in
Wheelbase 3112 mm / 122.5 in
Track, rear 1665 mm / 65.0 in
Track, rear (USA) 1666 mm / 65.0 in

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Unladen weight (DIN) 2560 kg / 5203 lb

Engine

Engine / cylinders / valves V / 12 / 48
Fuel management Direct injection
Maximum torque @ engine speed 820 Nm / 605 lb ft @ 1500-50 00 r pm
Power output @ engine speed 563 bhp / 571 PS (DIN) / 420 kW
@ 5250-6000 rpm

* Manu fact urer ’s test resu lts . Actual accel erat ion result s may vary depend ing on sp ecific ation s of the ve hicle , road
and env ironment al conditions, te stin g proce dures and dr iving s tyles. T hese result s should be used for com parison
only and veri ficat ion sho uld not b e atte mpted on public roads.

†

Fuel consumption is determined in accordance with the ECE driving cycle, made up of approximately one-third urban
traffic and two-thirds extra-urban driving (based on the distance covered). CO2 emissions are measured in addition to
fuel consumption. Fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures are dependent on tyre format. Further information on

Full technical specification details are available at www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

3112 mm / 122.5 in

Performance

*

Top speed 155 mph / 250 km/h (governed)
Acceler ation 0-60 mph 4.8 sec
Acceler ation 0-100 km/h 5.0 sec

Fuel Consumption

†

Urban 22.1 ltr/100 km / 12.8 mpg (Imp.
Extra urban 10 ltr/100 km / 28.2 mpg (Imp.
Combined consumption 14.4 ltr/100 km / 19.6 mpg (Imp.
CO2 emissions (combined) 330 g /k m

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City (USA)

TBC
Highway (USA) TBC
City (Canada) TBC
Highway (Canada) TBC
Combined (Canada) TBC
CO2 emissions (Canada) TBC

the official fuel consumption and on the official specific CO
on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new automobiles at http://carfueldata.direct.gov.uk/,

http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html or your local government authority.

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EPA (Pr elimi nary) – Use es timat ed mpg for compar ison with o ther cars . Your mileage may v ary with o ptions, dr iving
condi tions , dri ving ha bits , the ca r’s con ditio n, spe ed and trip length . Actual highway mil eage wi ll prob ably be less.
The fu el effi cienc y data was determ ined us ing app roved Tra nspor t Canada Test Metho ds.

emissions of new automobiles can be found in the guidelines

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Dawn Black Badge Technical Specification

1947 mm / 76.7 in

Dimensions

Vehicle length 5285 mm / 208.1 in
Vehicle width 1947 mm / 76.7 in
Vehicle height (unladen) 1502 mm / 59.1 in
Wheelbase 3112 mm / 122.5 in
Track, front 1618 mm / 63.7 in
Track, rear 1665 mm / 65.0 in
Track, rear (USA) 1665 mm / 65.0 in

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Unladen weight (DIN) 2560 kg / 5203 lb

Engine

Engine / cylinders / valves V / 12 / 48
Fuel type 10 :1 / Premium unleaded

*

Fuel management Direct injection
Maximum torque @ engine speed 840 Nm / 620 lb ft @ 1650 -4750 rpm
Power output @ engine speed 593 bhp / 601 PS ( DIN ) / 442 kW
@ 5250-6000 rpm

* The engine is d esign ed for Oc tane gra de 95 fuel; however, it may b e run on f uel with a min imum Octa ne grade of 91

†

Manu fact urer ’s test results. A ctua l accelerat ion results may var y dependin g on spec ifications of t he vehi cle, road
and env ironment al conditi ons, te sting proc edur es and dr iving st yles . These r esults sh ould be u sed for co mpar ison
only and veri ficat ion sho uld not b e atte mpted on public roads.

Full technical specification details are available at www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

5285 mm / 208.1 in

3112 mm / 122.5 in

Performance

†

Top speed 155 mph / 250 km/h (governed)
Acceler ation 0-60 mph 4.8 sec
Acceler ation 0-100 km/h 4.9 sec

Fuel Consumption

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Urban 22.9 ltr/100 km / 12.3 mpg (Imp.
Ex tra urban 10.1 ltr/100 km / 28 mpg (Imp.
Combined consumption 14.7 ltr/100 km / 19.2 mpg (Imp.

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CO2 emissions (combined) 337 g/km

Fuel Consumption (USA and Canada

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City (USA) TBC
Highway (USA) TBC
City (Canada) TBC
Highway (Canada) TBC
Combined (Canada) TBC

emissions (Canada) TBC

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Fuel consumption is determined in accordance with the ECE driving cycle, made up of approximately one-third urban
traffic and two-thirds extra-urban driving (based on the distance covered). CO2 emissions are measured in addition to
fuel consumption. Fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures are dependent on tyre format. Further information on the
official fuel consumption and on the official specific CO2 emissions of new automobiles can be found in the guidelines on
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new automobiles at http://carfueldata.direct.gov.uk/,

http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html or your local government authority.

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