2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Some cars do nothing more than get the job done—they take you where you need to go but aren’t much more than boxes of metal with a steering wheel and four tires. Then there are the cars that are an experience in and of themselves, like the 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith, turning the drive into the whole reason for stepping out in the first place.

The Wraith is the 2-door cousin of the Ghost and is the sportier, sleeker of the two luxury cars. First introduced in 2014, the only real change to the 2017 model is a new Black Badge trim. The Wraith is built on a modified BMW 7 Series platform, but don’t think for a second that it looks or drives like a BMW. This is a car with a starting price of $315,700, with luxury options that include a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, a starlight header, and a Rolls-Royce bespoke audio system. Each Wraith is individually crafted to suit the buyer, and no request is too extreme. You want wood trim crafted from trees on your family estate? Rolls-Royce can make that happen. And if you’re in the market to buy a Rolls-Royce, the exorbitant price probably won’t even matter.

The Wraith is equipped with a twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 engine good for 624 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque. The V12 is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with satellite-aided transmission technology that uses the car’s GPS to see the road ahead and predict the right gear for optimal performance. The 5,203-lb Wraith can go from 0 to 60 mph in a cool 4.4 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph, delivering a smooth, controlled ride—thanks in part to dampers that recalculate every 2.5 milliseconds.

The interior of the Wraith is an elegant, luxurious space. Standard features include massaging front seats with full natural-grain leather and trim in Walnut Burr or Piano Black. The wood trim is carefully laid out with the grain angled at 55 degrees to follow the flow of the interior, and it can be upgraded to Canadel, oak, mahogany, or ash. Optional items include an 18-speaker Rolls-Royce bespoke audio system with 7 tweeters and 2 subwoofers, plush lambswool floor mats, a glass roof, night vision, and active cruise control with stop-and-go. As for safety, lane-departure warning, high-beam assistance, and a head-up display all come standard.

As if the Wraith wasn’t already luxurious enough, Rolls-Royce has introduced a Black Badge trim with a darker, moodier aesthetic and more power. This version features black and high-gloss dark chrome on the grille and throughout the bodywork, with darkened exhaust pipes and badging. Exclusive to the Black Badge trim are 21-inch carbon fiber composite wheels that take their cue from Italian supercars of the 1960s.

Inside the Black Badge Wraith are a clock with bright, orange-tipped hands, deep chrome air vents, and a dashboard fascia made of 0.014mm aluminum threads hand-woven with carbon fiber. The Wraith is already the most powerful Rolls-Royce in the world and the Black Badge version takes it one step further, with powertrain tweaks that boost the torque up to 642 lb-ft.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith isn’t so much a car as it is an experience. Offering an unparalleled drive with a lush interior limited only by your imagination, it’s the epitome of aspirational vehicles and won’t disappoint those fortunate enough to buy one.

Published May 31, 2022 by Nicole Wakelin

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by Loren S
Feb 26, 2023
The wraith is the epitome of luxury and class. Rolls Royce is second to none! Innovative technology, cutting edge design, and the embodiment of dependability are the norm! Rolls Royce will not disappoint!Feb 26, 2023
by William B
Feb 20, 2020
Smooth as silk, love the starlight package. Very HappyFeb 20, 2020

2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 18

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: chrome · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.81

Engine

Alternator: 220 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: power closing · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather

Steering

Steering ratio: 19 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Brakes

Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Rear brake diameter: 14.6

Convenience Features

Universal garage door opener: Homelink

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.81

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Steering

Steering ratio: 19 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Tires

Type: performance

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