Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013)

Rolls-Royce Wraith
Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Production 2013–present
Model years 2014–present
Assembly United Kingdom: Goodwood, England (Goodwood manufacturing)
Designer Pavle Trpinac
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer (F)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout FR layout
Platform BMW F01
Related
Powertrain
Engine 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) BMW N74 twin-turbo V12[1]
Transmission 8-speed ZF 8HP 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 British handmade 4 seat luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

The name Wraith comes from an old Scottish word meaning image of a ghost or spirit, a name it shares with the 1938 model by the original Rolls Royce company.

Initial release

Wraith (2013–)

The vehicle was announced in January 2013[2] and unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[3][4][5][6] Deliveries began from the fourth quarter of 2013.

Engines

Petrol engines[7][8]
ModelYearsType/codePower/rpm, Torque/rpm
Wraith2013–6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66)632 PS (465 kW; 623 hp)@5600, 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft)@1500–5500
Wraith Black Badge2016–6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66)632 PS (465 kW; 623 hp)@5600, 870 N⋅m (642 lb⋅ft)@1700–4500

Transmissions

Petrol engines
ModelYearsType/code
Wraith2013–8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP90)
Wraith Black Badge2016–8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP95)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Rolls Royce Wraith 2013". Auto evolution.
  2. "Rolls-Royce Wraith" (Press release). Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. 2013-01-18. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  3. Lienert, Anita (2013-01-18). "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Set for 2013 Geneva Auto Show". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  4. "Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show" (Press release). Rolls‐Royce. 2013-01-18. Archived from the original on 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  5. "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is everything you need, everything you don't", Auto blog, 2013-03-06
  6. Rolls-Royce Wraith Price, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London, H.R. Owen, 2013-03-21, archived from the original on 2015-04-21, retrieved 2015-04-17
  7. Wraith Technical specification (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars .
  8. Wraith Black Badge Technical specification (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars .
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  • Wraith (press kit), Rolls‐Royce .
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