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Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible Black Badge 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	6592
Trim	Black Badge
Price	£345,855
Engine Power - BHP	593
Acceleration	5
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	5285 mm
Width	1947 mm
Height	1502 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	2560 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth phone integration system
e-Call (emergency call)
On board computer
Parking distance sensors front and rear
PAS
Rolls-Royce Assist Telematics Services
Satellite navigation system
Service indicator
Surround camera system with side, rear and top view
Systems with voice recognition
Vehicle information centre

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double wishbone suspension
Electronic Damper Control (EDC-K)
Multi-link rear suspension

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket
CD/DVD player
USB connection

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aluminium bonnet
Automatic headlamp levelling
Automatic headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Automatic retraction of front spirit of ecstasy
Automatic soft closing doors and boot lid
Climate comfort windscreen and glass
Daytime running lights
Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch open/close drivers side
Grey tinted upper strip on windscreen
Heated rear window
Laminated side windows
LED rear lights
Rear boot
Sport exhaust

Interior Features

2 separate seats in 2nd row
4 zone climate control
Black badge technical fibre
Centre console storage
Comfort entry system
Electric driver and passenger seats
Front armrest
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Leather multi function steering wheel
Power closing door
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear armrest
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Touch release/power closing luggage comp lid
Ventilated front seats

Passive Safety

2 rear 3 point safety belts
3 point front seat belts
ABS+Electronic Brake force Distribution
Active front headrests
Active rollover protection
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
Dynamic brake control
Electronic parking brake
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm and remote central locking
Central locking fuel filler cap
Engine immobiliser
Tracker system

Trim

Contrast stitching

Wheels

21" Carbon composite alloy wheels
Run flat tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	382
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	380
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	314
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	311
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	317
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	315
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	688
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	687
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	400
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	396

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	6592
Cylinder Layout	V12
Cylinders	12
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	48
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	16.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	16.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	20.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	20.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	20.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	20.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	9.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	9.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	16.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	16.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5
Engine Power - BHP	593
Engine Power - RPM	5250
Engine Torque - NM	840
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	285/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1502 mm
Length	5285 mm
Wheelbase	3112 mm
Width	1947 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2064 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	82
Minimum Kerbweight	2560 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.7 m

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