Rolls-Royce Ends Production Of Dawn Convertible
Rolls-Royce signals the end of a glorious, glamorous era as it ceases production of its Dawn convertible, ending the chapter on the most successful convertible in the marque’s history. Both the Dawn and its Wraith coupe sibling have been unavailable in the U.S. since 2021, but Rolls-Royce kept taking orders for other markets until March of last year.
Despite being the bestselling convertible in Rolls-Royce history, the Dawn’s sales were only a fraction of Rolls-Royce’s total. Combined sales of the Wraith and Dawn in 2022 represented just 10% of the record 6,021 sales Rolls-Royce made in 2022. The bulk of sales were made up by the Cullinan, followed by the Ghost and Phantom. The Dawn arrived for the 2016 model year and changed very little over the years. Unlike most convertibles which feature cramped 2+2 seating, the Dawn is a true four-seater with individual seating for all occupants. It’s also endowed with a twin-turbo 6.6-liter V-12 with 563 hp that delivers a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds.
