For months we've been keeping an eye on an all-new Rolls-Royce undergoing development. Although we weren't sure what it would be called, we knew all along that it would be a Wraith-inspired drop top.
But, if we're honest, Wraith Drop Head Coupe just doesn't have a ring to it. In fact, it sounds a bit silly. Only the Phantom can get away with that kind of nomenclature.
Well, wait no more. According to our friends at the interlocked Rs, the all-new convertible offering will be named Dawn. According to our friends across the pond, the name was officially confirmed at a west coast gathering that happened between the global Rolls-Royce dealer network.
Much like the Wraith, expect it to boast a 6.6-liter V12 good for over 600 horsepower. The latest word suggests that it will be less dynamically engaging than the Wraith, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise given it has no roof.
Look out for a debut later this year.
The Rolls-Royce Dawn will go on sale in the first quarter of 2016 following a debut later this year. The name for the new convertible was confirmed today in Los Angeles at a global meeting of Rolls-Royce's 130-strong dealer network.
The Dawn name is one from Rolls' past, used first in 1949 before appearing on 28 drop-top Rolls models up to 1954. Among those was the Silver Dawn, the first factory-built Rolls, and the badge was also used on coachbuilt drop-top Rolls.
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