Rolls-Royce Dawn

Dawn’s standard Satellite Aided Transmission uses GPS data to anticipate the road ahead and select gears in its eight-speed ZF transmission.

Dawn’s DIN luggage capacity ranges from 244 to 295 litres depending on the roof position.

Manufacturer data for Dawn quotes 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.9 seconds.

Dawn’s engine produces 570 PS, or 420 kW, at 5,250 rpm and 780 Nm at 1,500 rpm.

Dawn uses a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.

Dawn’s fabric roof can open or close in 22 seconds, including while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h.

The Dawn name recalls rare Silver Dawn convertibles; Rolls-Royce says only 28 such drophead bodies were made between 1950 and 1954.

Dawn’s Bespoke Audio system uses 16 individually tuned speakers and a microphone that monitors ambient noise.

Dawn was designed as a genuine four-seat convertible rather than a 2+2 layout with compromised rear accommodation.

At launch, Rolls-Royce said 80% of Dawn’s exterior body panels were newly designed specifically for the model.