Rolls-Royce Dawn
The Rolls-Royce Dawn is a four-seat convertible that entered production in 2016. It is powered by a 6.6-litre petrol engine with 12 cylinders, measures 5,290 mm in length, and has a kerb weight of 2,539 kg. The vehicle has a top speed of 250 km/h and has been subject to one recall recorded in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2016 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight | 2,537 kg |
| Displacement | 6,592 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Class | Compact car |
| Length | 5,290 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Rolls-Royce Dawn cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Czechia | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 96% of Rolls-Royce Dawns pass their MOT test first time, based on 414 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Rolls-Royce Dawn. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat might not deploy correctly in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-27
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Rolls-Royce recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The Rolls-Royce Dawn has a rated top speed of 250 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Rolls-Royce Dawn?
- The Rolls-Royce Dawn is 5,290 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,500 mm tall.
- How much does the Rolls-Royce Dawn weigh?
- The Rolls-Royce Dawn has a kerb weight of about 2,537 kg.
- How many seats does the Rolls-Royce Dawn have?
- The Rolls-Royce Dawn has 4 seats.