Will BMW service my 2018 Rolls Royce Dawn
Will BMW service my 2017 Rolls Royce Dawn
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2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Like the Wraith and Ghost that preceded it, the 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge offers enhanced performance and conspicuous styling that’s a distinctive departure from its traditional design flair.
On the performance end, the BMW-sourced twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 gets a bump of 30 horsepower and 14.75 pound-feet of torque for an astonishing 593 hp and 619.5 lb-ft—good enough to propel Dawn to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. That’s quite the feat for a 5,600-lb car. Capping off this added performance is an adaptive exhaust system that will add a deep baritone note to its delicious V12 chorus.
Additionally, the steering, transmission, and suspension have all gotten attention to “encourage spirited driving.” The steering ratio is quicker and heavier at speed, and the ZF 8-speed transmission downshifts more readily to allow for quicker shifts and engine braking during deceleration.
Rolls-Royce has never been known for producing cars with exceptional cornering ability; instead, its focus has been on overall driver comfort. For Black Badge vehicles, Rolls-Royce aims to strike a balance between the two. Should the Dawn Black fail in that endeavor, brakes have been enlarged by 1 inch to 15.7 front and 15.6 rear to help bring this behemoth to a safe stop.
While the Dawn is based on the Wraith coupe, itself based largely on the BMW 7 Series, Rolls-Royce claims 80 percent of the body panels themselves are new. Indeed, while rolling on the same wheelbase, the Dawn’s front overhang has been extended by more than 2 inches. And, with the Black Badge edition, a set of custom options has been collected for an imposing, dark profile that the company continually seems to refer to as “sensual.” Still, as each will be individually commissioned and optioned beyond the base configuration, it will be unlikely to see two exactly alike.
For the aesthetics, the Dawn Black is predictably black. From the interior trim and paint to the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, every opportunity to inject some darkness was seized. And, in true Rolls-Royce style, each piece was augmented with special care. The paint, available only in black, is hand polished. Similarly, the roof is solely available in black canvas, and the rear deck comes finished only in black leather.
This is just the start of the black treatments, however. Black chrome is the finish of choice for the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, matching the grille surround, exhaust, trunk lid trim, and air inlet trim. The “Double R” badging gets a color inversion—something the manufacturer hopes signifies the Black edition’s alter ego.
Interior trim pieces get equal attention. Threads of aircraft-grade aluminum only 0.014mm are woven together with carbon fiber—the same process used in the construction of stealth aircraft—and then coated with six layers of lacquer before being hand polished. Even the air vents get a special surfacing treatment called “physical vapor deposition,” used in semiconductor and thin-film solar panel construction, to keep them from discoloring or tarnishing.
The upgraded leather interior is only available in black with orange stitching and highlights. The devilish affair is finished with a final strip of orange encircling the entire cabin that’s intended to evoke a sunset, while Sir Malcolm Campbell’s infinity logo is embroidered into the rear waterfall—a unique touch Rolls-Royce hopes will add an additional air of danger. Rolling on 22-inch matte black wheels, 1 inch larger than the standard Dawn, the Black edition is immediately recognizable inside and out.
Pricing is yet to be determined, but with the standard Dawn starting at $346,300, you can expect the Black to skirt $400,000. Additional available options will allow buyers to push that much higher, but the 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn—especially the Black edition—offers car buyers a way to stand out from the crowd.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
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2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn Pricing
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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
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · 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: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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: voice recognition controls · 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: 210 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: sensor-activated · Side door type: dual rear hinged · 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: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 19
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · 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: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse