[Auto] Rolls-Royce Dawn: the best-selling convertible in its history says goodbye

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If Rolls-Royce is characterized by something, it is precisely because of the level of luxury that it prints in each and every one of its vehicles. It usually has a fairly traditional cut, although they have also dared with different bodies throughout its history. Probably the most striking was the one that carried the Rolls-Royce Dawn and we speak in the past tense because the end of its production has just been announced. It will go down in history as the best-selling convertible in the history of the brand.

The Dawn was not Rolls-Royce's first convertible, although it was the most successful. It took advantage of a moment in which the firm was reaching a younger customer base with other models such as the Phantom Coupé and Phantom Drophead Coupé and stayed. The goal was not to reuse the Wraith's base, but to create something from scratch. They were inspired by the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn of the 50s and made a reincarnation that maintained that spirit of "dolce vita" by its design and by its point of view.

The result was that 80% of the Rolls-Royce Dawn's body panels were completely new and that it featured some design cues such as the perpendicular bonnet slat. In addition, it distinguished itself for being a complete four-seater, with generous space for its passengers in a 2+2 configuration and also many spaces for their luggage. The roof mechanism was a feat of engineering, because a soft top achieved insulation very close to that of a hardtop. It was considered the world's quietest convertible with the top closed.

Another issue that could not be missing under the hood of the Dawn was a mechanic that was up to the task. It received the 6.6-liter V12 biturbo with its 570 horsepower and the smoothness that only that outstanding engine can achieve. At the chassis level, exquisite behavior was also sought with the Magic Carpet Ride suspension and its ability to offer unmatched comfort. They have only been on the market for a few years, since it came out in 2016, but it leaves some really interesting special editions and an indelible legacy for the British firm.

 

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