The Rolls-Royce Dawn and Wraith saga ended last year when the British luxury automaker pulled the plug on both models. Nevertheless, that hasn't left a deep void in the company's lineup, as it now has the two-door Spectre to cater to the needs of its deep-pocketed GT enthusiasts.
Everyone who has ever driven the Rolls-Royce Spectre has made bold claims about it. Some have even stated that it is probably the best car in production, which proves that the auto marque has done a wonderful job with it and that the electric recipe suits it perfectly.
Yeah, it's an EV, if you forgot. And it doesn't want to set any speeding records, as that's not how the Goodwood automaker rolls (pun intended). The all-quiet luxury grand tourer uses a pair of electric motors that generate 567 hp (575 ps/430 kW). The peak thrust is 664 pound-foot (900 Nm). Rolls-Royce says it needs 3.5 seconds to sprint to 60 mph (97 kph), and this model has a 320-mile (515 km) range on a full charge.
We have ventured a bit further from the main topic of this story, yet it is almost impossible to speak about a modern-day Rolls-Royce vehicle and not mention the fabulous Spectre. The reason behind this article is one special Dawn that deserves a beauty pageant. You see, we're firm believers in the saying 'less is more,' and by not going over the top, the owner of this stunner has achieved perfection.
Photo: Instagram | ac_forgiato
The car features a shiny black finish and retains the OEM chrome elements. It also features the stock grille with its imposing design, the front and rear bumpers, etc. We can see a white pinstripe that ties that sexy exterior to the high-end white leather interior, and while the latter is not fully visible in the images Forgiato shared on social media recently, it is clear that it features a few blacked-out details.
As for the icing on the cake, it is the new wheelset. As you already know, Forgiato is behind these disc wheels that work perfectly with the timeless design of the Rolls-Royce Dawn. Unfortunately, the wheelmaker hasn't said anything about this beautiful machine besides that it lives in the Ukraine. Kudos to the owner for choosing such an inspiring look.
We are convinced the engine carries over with no modifications. That means the car still puts 563 hp (571 ps/420 kW) and 605 pound-feet (820 Nm) of torque under the driver's right foot. The twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 unit allows the Dawn to reach 62 mph in under five seconds, which is an impressive achievement for a heavyweight that tips the scales at over 2.5 tons (5,600+ pounds). So, do you dig the spec of this one as much as we do?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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