Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce has a new car: the Dawn. While the Dawn may look like the Wraith, which was unveiled in 2013, it is almost entirely new. Over 80% of the body panels were made specifically for this car, only the fifth new model since 2003.
Designers at Rolls-Royce have worked to make the Dawn as differentiated as possible, changing the grille and the front bumper subtly to give the car a different profile, while keeping the signature look.
The Dawn goes on sale in 2016, with customers starting to receive orders in April, according to Rolls-Royce. The price is not yet confirmed, but the Wraith starts at £230,000 ($350,000) and previous "drophead" Rolls models have traditionally cost more than their hardtop counterparts.
Here's what it looks like.
The new Rolls-Royce "Dawn" takes it name from the 1955 "Silver Dawn," a coach-built luxury car that had a roof. However, the Dawn is most closely related to the 2013 "Wraith."
Every detail of the interior and exterior has been meticulously designed to justify both the price tag — which will likely sit at over £250,000 — and the Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" mascot.
In keeping with previous models, the Dawn has "suicide doors" that open backwards enabling the occupants to alight easily. These kinds of doors also make it easier for a chauffeur or valet to open them.
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