2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Base is a Rear-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 6.6L V12 twin-turbo DOHC 48-valve engine which outputs 624 hp @ 5600 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Base has cargo capacity of 470 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2440 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 20" alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 682 N.m of torque and a top speed of 314 km/h. The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 12.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 16.9 L/100km in the city and 10 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 338,129

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Sportier than the Ghost sedan upon which it's based, the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers astonishing power, presence and incomparable luxury in a hulking grand touring package.

When considering the mission and execution of the 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith, it's easy to imagine the legendary words of Rolls-Royce co-founder Sir Henry Royce: "Take the best that exists and make it better." Many don't realize there was a follow-up to that instruction: "When it does not exist, design it."

Certainly, the designers and craftsmen at Rolls-Royce followed this directive when resurrecting the Wraith. At the same time, the new Wraith coupe embodies the speedy, adventurous spirit of the brand's other forefather, gentleman racer and rich guy Charles Stewart Rolls. It revives a nameplate last seen in 1938 and now with more than 600 horsepower, becomes the most powerful Rolls model to date. And with its striking neo-deco fastback design, reverse-hinged doors and no B-pillar, the Wraith shows the ultraluxury British automaker turning its gaze down a more sporting path.

The word "wraith" means apparition or specter, an appropriate choice for this shorter two-door version of the company's Ghost sedan. The Wraith, like the Ghost, uses platform architecture based on the BMW 7 Series. But with a 7-inch shorter wheelbase than the Ghost, the Wraith actually changes direction with more acuity than a traditional Rolls-Royce. Even the steering and suspension have been given a quasi-performance tuning.

With self-adjusting suspension, the Wraith is exceedingly composed and reasonably accurate when asked to make quick movements, yet also provides a serenely supple ride. Bringing that mass up to speed falls to a twin-turbocharged V12. Other Wraith features include auto-closing doors, an optional fiber-optic Starlight Headliner, massaging seats and the signature winged Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament (optionally illuminated and/or gold-plated) that disappears into the hood when the car is locked.

Indeed, the .com A-rated 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith represents an unconventional heading for the stately British automaker, but not without calculation. Rolls-Royce has largely watched from the side as former brand mate Bentley wins the hearts of New Money with its two-door Continental GT lineup. It also sees German marques encroaching on its rarefied ground with the recent debut of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. A Rolls-Royce still has no real competition, but the bosses at BMW still want some insurance on their bets. For them, and for high-end luxury shoppers, the Wraith is indeed a coupe like no other.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is a large four-passenger two-door coupe available in one trim level. Powered by a turbocharged V12 engine, the Wraith glides down the road on a self-adjusting air suspension and 20-inch wheels. Standard equipment includes keyless ignition and entry, power-closing rear-hinged "coach" doors, a pair of full-size umbrellas stored within the door jambs, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, automatic xenon headlights, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, leather upholstery and trim, heated front seats, 10-way power front seats with lumbar adjustments, driver memory settings, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, four-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a navigation system with real-time traffic and voice control, concierge services, an 18-speaker sound system with a CD/DVD player, satellite radio, digital music storage, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

Three optional equipment groups include Driver's Assistance Systems One and Three, and an all-encompassing U.S. Wraith package. Driver's Assistance Systems One includes lane-departure warning, auto high-beam headlamps and a head-up display with vehicle speed and navigation instructions. Driver's Assistance Systems Three includes Driver's Assistance Systems One plus an infrared night-vision display and adaptive cruise control. The U.S. Wraith package includes Driver's Assistance Systems Three plus Bespoke Audio (a 1,300-watt 18-channel amplifier, 18 speakers and digital sound processing), Comfort Entry System (keyless ignition and entry plus foot-actuated power trunk opening and closing), a Rolls-Royce "RR" logo embroidered on each headrest, either a fixed-glass roof or the Starlight Headliner (1,340 individual fiber-optic lights hand-woven into the leather headliner), 21-inch alloy wheels and a camera system that augments rearview with front and side-view cameras and a top-view function.

Many items within the Wraith's grouped packages are available as stand-alone options. Other individual options include ventilated and/or massaging front seats, lambswool floor mats and a plethora of interior personalization options for trim, door sills, stitching, surface materials and inlays. Exterior option highlights include two-tone paint schemes with or without a third, separating color, paint-matched center caps for the wheels and a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament that may be bottom lit or illuminated from within if a polycarbonate figurine is selected.

Naturally, if anything else can be imagined (a particular star constellation for the Starlight Headliner, for instance), Rolls-Royce will fulfill a buyer's request -- for a price.

The rear-wheel-drive Rolls-Royce Wraith is propelled by a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine married to an eight-speed "satellite-aided" automatic transmission. Accounting for intersections, on-ramps and terrain ahead on the anticipated route, the car attempts to use its location and current driving style to select the most appropriate gear for existing and expected conditions.

Generating 624 hp and 590 pound-feet of torque, the latter unleashed as early as 1,500 rpm, the Wraith raced to 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.7 seconds in testing. The EPA's combined driving estimate is 15 mpg (13 city/21 highway), yet we averaged 18 mpg overall, and 16.4 mpg on our 116-mile evaluation loop.

The Wraith comes with a rearview camera, stability and traction control, antilock brakes, active front head restraints, front-seat knee and side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. In testing, the Wraith proved it has enough braking power to stop a locomotive, stopping from 60 mph in just 109 feet.

The Driver's Assistance Systems One package includes lane departure warning, automatic high beams and a head-up display. The Driver's Assistance Systems Three package further adds a night vision camera (with pedestrian and animal detection and color-coded warning) and active cruise control (with stop-and-go capability). The Camera System consists of side- and rearview cameras with reverse-path prediction and top-view functionality.

With the exception of the sometimes-dulled responses from its GPS-aided transmission (without manual-shift capability), driving the Wraith feels like the occasion that it truly is. An effectively boundless amount of power from the turbocharged V12 is a toe tap away. The self-adjusting suspension would have you believe that every road was paved just yesterday. At triple digits, the hushed cabin is as serene as an executive jet.

However, please don't confuse any of these behaviors with anything resembling slop. The Wraith doesn't buoy, pitch or bounce over bumps -- ever. Sure, if you carry too much speed into a corner, the electronic stability control will let you know you're asking a 5,000-plus-pound two-door to scoff at the laws of physics. But drive it like an old, American coupe (think 1967 Cadillac Eldorado) and the Wraith obeys and rewards like none other. Turn the steering wheel a little earlier and a little farther than one would in a sport coupe, allow the supple suspension to respond and then dip into the power reserve (represented by an actual "Power Reserve" gauge on the dash instead of a rev counter). Let the other guys get there first. You'll arrive in style.

We wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the Wraith's reverse-hinged auto-closing doors become the next big thing. The same holds true for the Starlight Headliner's 1,340 individual lights hand woven into the roof liner. They're just two examples of how the Wraith's designers honored, "When it does not exist, design it."

What's less observable, however, is that the Wraith also boasts the largest contiguous portions of wood in any automobile. Optional book-matched Canadel paneling (canted at precisely 55 degrees) can adorn each door and continues throughout the interior, lending the look of a luxury yacht to the car. Starting with the most buttery-soft Rolls-Royce Phantom-grade leather seating surfaces, what feels like ankle-deep wool carpet and switchgear so substantial that it feels like it was salvaged from the helm of the QEII, the Wraith exceeds any expectation of opulence and how "the very best" is supposed to look and feel. Nobody will be let down by the execution of the Wraith's interior.

Because of the company's association with BMW, much of the infotainment and navigation electronics are derivative of the generally impressive and user-friendly iDrive interface. However, in the Wraith, the substantial central controller, fittingly adorned with a Spirit of Ecstasy inlay, effectively operates through a uniquely British interpretation of this now-familiar system including multilevel menus and a high-resolution display. Even the car's reminder chime has been replaced with the sound of a harp strum.

Luggage space is generous at 16.6 cubic feet, as is the rear seat that easily accommodates adults. At this price, however, it's curious that Bluetooth streaming audio, keyless ignition and foot-activated automatic trunk opening and closing are options.

The 2014 Wraith isn’t a big car by Rolls-Royce standards, but it is big. Consequently, maneuvering it through parking lots and traffic can be disconcerting, especially considering the implications of a fender bender. Still, on the open road, the Wraith is an absolute joy, delivering an amazing ride that’s insulated from the outside world. We wouldn’t want that sort of thing from a sports car, but where the Wraith is concerned, isolation is the entire point. The suspension is unimaginably plush, the cabin supremely quiet at all speeds, the throttle response relaxed, and the exceedingly light steering shares almost no connection with the road. The result is a truly serene driving experience. When asked, the big coupe’s 624 horsepower spring to life briskly hauling its 5,400-pound frame to 60 in 4.4 seconds. Quiet, calm and capable, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is like the world’s finest day spa in car form.

STARLIGHT HEADLINERA headliner glowing with more than 1,400 fiber optic light pipes sounds goofy until you sit in the Rolls-Royce Wraith. Then it seems magical and classy. Pro tip: The lights can be customized to match any night sky you prefer. Just reserve about $ 20,000 for the privilege.18-SPEAKER BESPOKE 1300-WATT AUDIO SYSTEM Forget about the number of speakers, the wattage and the $ 7,950 price. All you need to know about the Wraith’s optional Bespoke Audio system is that it fills the coupe’s otherwise tranquil cabin with the most wonderful sounds you’ll hear in a car.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is hand built in Goodwood, England. That hand-crafted quality comes through loud and clear as you explore the exceptional materials and workmanship of this roughly $ 300,000 car. The feeling of exceptionalism is amplified by details like exquisite wood inlays, organ pull vent controls, and umbrellas that pop out from receptacles that extend into the front fenders from the front doorjambs . For all its loftiness, the interior is still easy to live with. There’s a good-sized 16.6-cubic-foot trunk, plenty of passenger space in each of the four seats, and a decent infotainment system to keep occupants entertained and informed.

With its proud vertical-slat grille, high beltline, and Spirit of Ecstasy statue on the nose, there’s no confusing the Wraith for anything other than a Rolls-Royce. As the most “youthful” Rolls-Royce, the Wraith also sports some unique details, prime among them its sloping fastback roofline. Thankfully, the car’s striking silhouette does little to hinder rear-seat headroom. Another signature detail is the Wraith’s rear-hinged door design. The doors may look cool, but it’s nearly impossible to reach the handle to close them when seated. No worries, Rolls-Royce includes a standard button-operated door-close feature.

Unsurprisingly the “basic” $ 289,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith includes pretty much everything you’d want in a car. Power memory seats, 4-zone climate control, a navigation-equipped infotainment system, and 20-inch wheels with perpetually upright, free-floating logos are all included as standard equipment. A wide variety of interior and exterior color choices are also offered at no extra charge.

While the basic car comes well equipped, there’s plenty of room to drive your Wraith’s purchase price higher. Standout add-ons include dynamic cruise control, night-vision warning system, lane-departure warning, keyless entry, an $ 8,000 moonroof, and ventilated front seats with massage. Vehicle customization goes even further with various wood, leather and lamb’s wool interior adornments, numerous wheel choices, and the option to illuminate, up-light, or gold plate the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. Beyond all that, Rolls-Royce is happy to fulfill nearly any customer request provided you have the necessary funds. So start limbering up your imagination and checkbook.

Power flows from the 2014 Wraith’s big 6.6-liter V12 engine through an 8-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. Rolls-Royce is proud of the fact that this particular 8-speed is location aware. Using GPS data it knows what the road ahead looks like and supposedly makes shift decisions based on that information. It’s a fine concept but when looking to accelerate we found the transmission sometimes downshifted to an intermediary gear before selecting the one most appropriate for our acceleration request. Strange behavior for such an advanced transmission, but all told a minor quibble in what is an otherwise stellar powertrain.6.6-liter turbocharged V12 624 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm590 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/21 mpg

Including a $ 1,700 gas guzzler tax and a $ 2,000 delivery charge, the base price for a 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is $ 288,600. Check all the key option boxes and that price easily rises to around $ 340,000. Start selecting custom paints, interior treatments and various personalized bits, and the sticker price will rise as high as your bank account allows. Both the Bentley Continental GT Speed and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe offer much lower price tags, but neither can match the sheer presence of a Rolls-Royce Wraith. Given its extremely limited production numbers Kelley Blue Book doesn’t have resale data for the Wraith, but let’s just assume it won’t be the best investment in your portfolio.

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