Hum Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Rolls-Royce unveiled the brand's fastest production model ever, but being that this is a Rolls-Royce we're talking about, the Wraith isn't exactly a sports car. The Wraith is very big, weighing about 5000 pounds, despite being only a two-door car. It was among the hundreds of vehicles that were unveiled this week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. With its 624 horsepower V12 engine, the Wraith can hurtle from zero to 60 miles an hour in just 4.4 seconds. The car's 8-speed transmission gets information from a GPS unit so that it can select gears based in the road ahead. The car's interior, featuring light-colored wood grains, was inspired by luxury yachts, according to Rolls-Royce. The car's ceiling liner is peppered with fiber optic lights that make it look like a star-filled night sky. The body, which slopes down cleanly at the back end, was designed to look especially good in two-tone paint jobs, Rolls-Royce spokesman Nigel Wonnacott said. While still based in Great Britain, Rolls-Royce is owned by the German luxury automaker BMW. more & video more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 So how fast does it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ugly looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 So how fast does it go? ^ Depends on how many police cars are chasing you. :p The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze_Zewi Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The front lacks aerodynamics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfirth Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 So how fast does it go? I know, right? Claims to be world's fastest car... doesn't state top speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I know, right? Claims to be world's fastest car... doesn't state top speed. Doesn't claim to be the fastest car, only the fastest Rolls Royce. Elliot B. and +hedleigh 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfirth Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Doesn't claim to be the fastest car, only the fastest Rolls Royce. Thank you. Reading comprehension fail on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Damn, I was half expecting it to look like the ppg pace car from the movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 I know, right? Claims to be world's fastest Rolls-Royce car... doesn't state top speed. Power - 624bhp (slightly more than adequate) Torque - 590lb ft 0-60mph - 4.4 seconds Top speed - 150mph (limited) ... but who would want to ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sranshaft Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Good lord, I can only imagine the blind spot on that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitins60 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Power - 624bhp (slightly more than adequate) Torque - 590lb ft 0-60mph - 4.4 seconds Top speed - 150mph (limited) ... but who would want to ... ? Many people [10-20]. Rolls Royale doesn't sell more than 100 Cars in a year. It's for brand and image. Not for sporting. Why it's so special. Read Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 ^ I was refering to the top speed. I've driven 100 mph on a dare, but never intend to again. I do like the 2014 RR to some extent, tho I'd prefer a 2-tone dark blue over that gray. http://carlug.com/rolls-royce/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-powerfull/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hmm not bad for a Rolls Royce - although its a car meant to be driven in, rather than the owner doing the driving, so meh. I like how it slants back, but the front is typical Rolls Royce - the front doesn't fit in with the coupe slants in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted March 10, 2013 Veteran Share Posted March 10, 2013 ^ I was refering to the top speed. I've driven 100 mph on a dare, but never intend to again. I do like the 2014 RR to some extent, tho I'd prefer a 2-tone dark blue over that gray. http://carlug.com/rolls-royce/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-powerfull/ You need to be in the right car at 100. Most cars seem to float before 100 and steering becomes imprecise. In the right car 100 doesn't seem more than 60. My 35sr has a noticeable float at 95 and becomes difficult to maintain your line. My 95 gt after a bit of suspension work did not have a noticable float even at top speed (about 140), my brothers 135 dinan s2 also has no noticeable float at 135, fastest I went in it while driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 There's only one problem... this is a Rolls-Royce, and it only has two doors. Does that mean I have to sit up front with my driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 ^ Not all Rolls-Royce cars are limos -- that's a misconception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 The front lacks aerodynamics... Rolls don't do aerodynamics. They do "GET OUT OF MY WAY, STUPID AIR!" :p The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Rolls don't do aerodynamics. They do "GET OUT OF MY WAY, STUPID AIR!" :p Correction, they do "GET OUT OF MY WAY, LESSER STUPID AIR!" :p FloatingFatMan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edddyyy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The front lacks aerodynamics... It's not a supercar, you will not buy an Rolls Royce for sportness. Think that you will stay to the right of your driver and smoke cigar.. And I don't want to say that it is a slow car, it has over 500hp with new engine from BMW :) also more pics and info here with the wraith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted March 28, 2013 Member Share Posted March 28, 2013 Good lord, that thing is a tank. I bet you can see the fuel hand drop as you step on the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I like the name not how it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeTobacco Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 You need to be in the right car at 100. Most cars seem to float before 100 and steering becomes imprecise. In the right car 100 doesn't seem more than 60. My 35sr has a noticeable float at 95 and becomes difficult to maintain your line. My 95 gt after a bit of suspension work did not have a noticable float even at top speed (about 140), my brothers 135 dinan s2 also has no noticeable float at 135, fastest I went in it while driving. Did 120 in my FRS and the float became noticable. My MazdaSpeed got up to 140 before you felt unsafe. All depends on the car and the road you are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechronic Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 You need to be in the right car at 100. Most cars seem to float before 100 and steering becomes imprecise. In the right car 100 doesn't seem more than 60. My 35sr has a noticeable float at 95 and becomes difficult to maintain your line. My 95 gt after a bit of suspension work did not have a noticable float even at top speed (about 140), my brothers 135 dinan s2 also has no noticeable float at 135, fastest I went in it while driving. I've been in a car travelling at 130mph and while the child in me was enjoying the ride, the more mature part of me wanted out. Ridiculous speed considering we're in the UK and on the Motorway with a 70mph limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 You need to be in the right car at 100. Most cars seem to float before 100 and steering becomes imprecise. In the right car 100 doesn't seem more than 60. My 35sr has a noticeable float at 95 and becomes difficult to maintain your line. My 95 gt after a bit of suspension work did not have a noticable float even at top speed (about 140), my brothers 135 dinan s2 also has no noticeable float at 135, fastest I went in it while driving. In my CLS 63, I have yet to hit that speed. The fastest I've done is 130 at the track, and the car was rock solid. It wanted to go more, but I ran out of straight. I wish I had a wide open straight so I could actually hit the so claimed 186 mph top speed (it's actually higher, but Mercedes likes even numbers - 186 mph is 300 kmh). Also my tires are rated for up to 186 mph, so another factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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