Photo: Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien
Rolls-Royce engineers are testing a pre-production prototype of the Wraith facelift in Germany.
Our friends at SB-Medien have provided us with a set of spyshots showing the partially camouflaged prototype in a lovely shade of purple. The facelift of the Wraith is probably going to be called the Wraith Series II, as Rolls-Royce usually names its aesthetic updates.
As you can see, Rolls-Royce has focused on the face of the Wraith and left the back almost untouched. The changes might bring an improved aerodynamic coefficient, along with revised headlights. Most likely, the modifications brought by the facelift in this range will be inspired by the look of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn.
If you are unfamiliar with Rolls-Royce names and won’t know what Dawn is, here’s a quick update: Dawn is the convertible version of the Wraith. Both of them are based on the Ghost platform while the platform itself is derived from the extended wheelbase version of the F02 BMW 7 Series.
Along with the exterior changes, Rolls-Royce is expected to upgrade the infotainment system on the Wraith. There’s no news of any updates to the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 engine, but the company has a habit of not boasting about the figures of their powertrains. After all, Rolls-Royce fits its cars with a “Power Reserve” indicator that depletes itself as you accelerate, instead of the classic rev counter.
While the specs of modern Rolls-Royce models are published and available to the public, we must admit that we admire their old way of answering questions referring the engine output or acceleration time of some of their models: “adequate.”
If you are a fan of specifications, the Wraith is capable of a 0-62 MPH (0-100 km/h) time of 4.6 seconds, and has an electronically-limited top speed of 155 MPH (250 km/h). The engine’s power level is of 632 HP and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), more than enough for an “adequate” acceleration.
As you can see, Rolls-Royce has focused on the face of the Wraith and left the back almost untouched. The changes might bring an improved aerodynamic coefficient, along with revised headlights. Most likely, the modifications brought by the facelift in this range will be inspired by the look of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn.
If you are unfamiliar with Rolls-Royce names and won’t know what Dawn is, here’s a quick update: Dawn is the convertible version of the Wraith. Both of them are based on the Ghost platform while the platform itself is derived from the extended wheelbase version of the F02 BMW 7 Series.
Along with the exterior changes, Rolls-Royce is expected to upgrade the infotainment system on the Wraith. There’s no news of any updates to the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 engine, but the company has a habit of not boasting about the figures of their powertrains. After all, Rolls-Royce fits its cars with a “Power Reserve” indicator that depletes itself as you accelerate, instead of the classic rev counter.
While the specs of modern Rolls-Royce models are published and available to the public, we must admit that we admire their old way of answering questions referring the engine output or acceleration time of some of their models: “adequate.”
If you are a fan of specifications, the Wraith is capable of a 0-62 MPH (0-100 km/h) time of 4.6 seconds, and has an electronically-limited top speed of 155 MPH (250 km/h). The engine’s power level is of 632 HP and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), more than enough for an “adequate” acceleration.
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