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Used 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn comes in one mechanical specification, which is a two-door four-seater powered by a turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine (563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque or 593 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque for Black Badge models) driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. But the owner gets to pick how the rest of the car is built. Thankfully Rolls-Royce made sure the Dawn includes all the technology and customization options that luxury-car owners expect.

Such options include a 16-speaker Bespoke Audio system, a 10.3-inch navigation display based on BMW's familiar iDrive system, and adaptive cruise control. This system was chosen specifically for its ability to provide a button-free aesthetic thanks to voice command and a multitouch compatible pad atop the Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller (yes, that's what it's called) that recognizes touch and handwriting inputs. The Dawn lacks touchscreen capability due to the obvious unwanted side effect of fingerprints on the screen. All the better, so you can have more square footage of natural or lacquered-finish wood paneling.

Adaptive LED headlights illuminate the way, and radar cruise control aims to take the edge off of bumper-to-bumper seaside traffic. When you get out on the open road, a clever GPS-based system can fine-tune the engine and transmission for ultimate smoothness by knowing the grade and radius of the road ahead. Finally, the doors hinge from the back, and, as is typical with Rolls-Royce, an umbrella is stored in the forward doorjamb in its own vented compartment.

Black Badge models feature more power and a complete entrapment of gloss-black materials. Even the Spirit of Ecstasy, Rolls-Royce's famous power-retractable hood ornament, is gloss black as well. The Dawn Aero Cowling version eschews the rear seats in favor of leather-wrapped carbon-fiber tonneau covers that double as storage compartments.

Which Dawn trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you want to be seen and don't want additional passengers to steal your limelight, you have to get the Dawn Aero Cowling. The carbon-fiber and leather tonneau covers replace the rear seats and provide additional storage space for your wardrobe or financial documents. There aren't too many options, but some got-to-have ones are the Ultimate Touring package, which offers ventilated seats and driver assistance equipment, and the Rolls-Royce Signature package, which includes the Bespoke Audio system, lambswool floor mats and monogrammed headrests.

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Gresham, OR
Vehicle
Dawn Base
Dawn Black Badge
Vehicle
Base
6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A
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Black Badge
6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
563 hp @ 5,250 rpm
593 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Engine torque
605 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
620 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
Engine displacement
6.6 l
6.6 l
Engine configuration
v12
v12
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/45R20 (FRONT) 285/40R20 (REAR)
255/40R21 (FRONT) 285/35R21 (REAR)
Wheel size
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
composite wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
12 / 18 / 14 MPG
12 / 18 / 14 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
5,203 lb.
5,203 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.7 in.
76.7 in.
Height
59.1 in.
59.1 in.
Length
208.1 in.
208.1 in.
Wheelbase
122.5 in.
122.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Consort Red, leather
Oatmeal, leather
Dark Spice, leather
Navy Blue, leather
Black, leather
Tan, leather
Moccasin, leather
Creme Light, leather
Seashell, leather
Charles Blue, leather
Driftwood Grey, leather
Tailored Purple, leather
Turchese, leather
Mandarin, leather
Cobalto Blue, leather
Hotspur Red, leather
Mugello Red, leather
Light Grey, leather
Blue Grey, leather
Smoke Grey, leather
Lemon Yellow, leather
Magnolia, leather
Arctic White, leather
Selby Grey, leather
Muscari Blue, leather
Purple Silk, leather
Pine Green, leather
Fleet Blue, leather
Roseleaf, leather
Anthracite, leather
Dark Grey, leather
Casden Tan, leather
Fawn Brown, leather
Cacao, leather
Cornsilk, leather
Jasmine, leather
Signal Red, leather
Blushing Pink, leather
Forest Fall, leather
Saddlery Tan, leather
Consort Red, leather
Oatmeal, leather
Dark Spice, leather
Navy Blue, leather
Black, leather
Tan, leather
Moccasin, leather
Creme Light, leather
Seashell, leather
Charles Blue, leather
Driftwood Grey, leather
Tailored Purple, leather
Turchese, leather
Mandarin, leather
Cobalto Blue, leather
Hotspur Red, leather
Mugello Red, leather
Light Grey, leather
Blue Grey, leather
Smoke Grey, leather
Lemon Yellow, leather
Magnolia, leather
Arctic White, leather
Selby Grey, leather
Muscari Blue, leather
Purple Silk, leather
Pine Green, leather
Fleet Blue, leather
Roseleaf, leather
Anthracite, leather
Dark Grey, leather
Casden Tan, leather
Fawn Brown, leather
Cacao, leather
Cornsilk, leather
Jasmine, leather
Signal Red, leather
Blushing Pink, leather
Forest Fall, leather
Saddlery Tan, leather
Exterior
Tungsten
Arizona Sun
Blue Velvet
Midnight Blue
Stone Grey
Black Green
Platinum
Melanite
Moonstone Pearl
Black Ember
Sterling Grey
Madeira Red
Purple Silk
Velvet Orchid
Iridium
Wildberry
Rose Quartz
Adriatic Blue
Bronze
Duck Egg Blue
Brooklands Green
Titanium
Infinity Black
Lyrical Copper
Jubilee Silver
Black
Arctic White
Iguazu Blue
Twilight Purple
Sapphire Black
Black Kirsch
Dark Indigo
Premiere Metallic
Imperial Jade
Tuscan Sun
Magma Red
Metropolitan Blue
Gunmetal
Graphite
Berwick Bronze
Belladonna Purple
Silver Haze
Smokey Quartz
Dark Tungsten
Petra Gold
Anthracite
Dark Emerald
Midnight Sapphire
Salamanca Blue
Black Diamond
English White
Silver
White Sands
Bohemian Red
Scala Red
Tungsten
Arizona Sun
Blue Velvet
Midnight Blue
Stone Grey
Black Green
Platinum
Melanite
Moonstone Pearl
Black Ember
Sterling Grey
Madeira Red
Purple Silk
Velvet Orchid
Iridium
Wildberry
Rose Quartz
Adriatic Blue
Bronze
Duck Egg Blue
Brooklands Green
Titanium
Infinity Black
Lyrical Copper
Jubilee Silver
Black
Arctic White
Iguazu Blue
Twilight Purple
Sapphire Black
Black Kirsch
Dark Indigo
Premiere Metallic
Imperial Jade
Tuscan Sun
Magma Red
Metropolitan Blue
Gunmetal
Graphite
Berwick Bronze
Belladonna Purple
Silver Haze
Smokey Quartz
Dark Tungsten
Petra Gold
Anthracite
Dark Emerald
Midnight Sapphire
Salamanca Blue
Black Diamond
English White
Silver
White Sands
Bohemian Red
Scala Red