2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.7s
- RWD, 563 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 13 of 16 convertibles (2021).
- Horsepower: top 50% of 16 convertibles (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 6.6L 12-cyl | 563 hp | 605 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $356,500 |
| Black Badge RWD | 6.6L 12-cyl | 563 hp | 605 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $406,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L 12-cyl | 2 | 563 hp | RWD | $356,500 | Base | $2,743 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | RWD | $356,500 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 563 hp, 14 mpg, $356,500. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 720S | Spider RWD | 710 hp | 18 mpg | $315,000 | 2.8 s |
Dawn by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 McLaren 720S: 2.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn | 2021 McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RWD | Luxury Coupe RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 2.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 563 hp | 710 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,139 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 452 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 4.4 |
| MSRP | $356,500 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree