Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013)
- This article is about the 2013 model of the Rolls-Royce Wraith. For the 1938 model, see Rolls-Royce Wraith (1938).
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars |
| Production | 2013– |
| Model years | 2014– |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Goodwood, England (Goodwood manufacturing) |
| Designer | Pavle Trpinac |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | BMW F01 |
| Related |
Rolls-Royce Ghost BMW 7 Series (F01) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) BMW N74 twin-turbo V12[1] |
| Transmission | ZF 8HP transmission 8-speed automatic[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,112 mm (122.5 in) |
| Length | 5,268 mm (207.4 in) |
| Width | 1,948 mm (76.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,440 kg (5,379.3 lb) |
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is a four-seat coupé made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The vehicle was announced in January 2013[2] and unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[3][4][5] It has a base price of £229,128 in the United Kingdom.[6] Its chassis was designed by Pavle Trpinac.[7] Deliveries are expected from 4th quarter of 2013. All models include the ZF "8HP90" 8-speed automatic transmission. The name Wraith comes from an old Scottish word meaning Ghost or Spirit, a name it is sharing with the 1938 model by the original Rolls Royce company.
Rear view, showing the rear-hinged doors
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power/rpm, Torque/rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraith | 2013- | 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66) | 632 PS (465 kW; 623 hp) at 5600, 800 N·m (590 lb·ft) at 1500–5500 |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rolls Royce Wraith 2013". Auto evolution.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce Wraith" (Press release). Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ Lienert, Anita (2013-01-18). "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Set for 2013 Geneva Auto Show". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show" (Press release). Rolls‐Royce. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is everything you need, everything you don't", Auto blog, Mar 6, 2013.
- ↑ Rolls-Royce Wraith Price, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London, H.R. Owen, 2013-03-21, retrieved 2015-04-17
- ↑ "Wraith", You tube (video), Google
- ↑ Wraith Technical specification USA Version (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars.
- ↑ Wraith Technical specification World Version (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars.
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