Wraith [Official] Rolls-Royce Wraith

[SCOTT27]

I always thought of the Wraith as the authentic modern gentlemans sports car.

 

[sako97]

^ Not a grand tourer? And I've seen many women driving Wraiths.

 

[Rainer271]

They sure do love their Rolls-Royces over at BMW North America headquarters. I see more Rolls' in parking lot than BMWs. Lots of Black Badges as well

A number of them are "Executive" demonstration vehicles.

It's a dream. I would pick up the white Ghost.

 

[SCOTT27]

It's a dream. I would pick up the white Ghost.

Black Badge all the way.

 

[Rainer271]

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[sako97]

I have a 2016 Wraith in my possession for a few days, so feel free to ask any questions. Was a very last minute opportunity from a dealership that I couldn't pass up. So far... prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay, pretty good.

 

[Monster]

I have a 2016 Wraith in my possession for a few days, so feel free to ask any questions. Was a very last minute opportunity from a dealership that I couldn't pass up. So far... prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay, pretty good.

How is the interior quality, NHV compare to the S coupe? Does it still turn heads when you drive around?

 

[Giannis]

Well, congrats sako!

 

[Yaz]

Can I have it for the weekends?

 

[sako97]

How is the interior quality, NHV compare to the S coupe?

The Wraith ride is so isolated (in a good way) and graceful. However, over big NY pot holes, the suspension gets a little unsettled and floaty (weird sensation), whereas in F series BMWs there's the infamous crash sound (particularly with run-flats).

In typical RR fashion, you can literally steer it with your fingertip, and it's the one aspect that takes getting used to for some. Reminds me of gigantic Lincolns from the 70's.

There’s considerable dive under hard braking and body roll around tight bends (motorway ramps), as expected for a car so heavy and softly sprung.

What gets me most is the silence. I have yet to use the audio system, as I'm in awe. I read somewhere "At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in the Rolls -Royce comes from the electric clock". It's actually true.

In comparison, in the S-class there are occasional times when you hear the immediate environment around you, like sirens and horns.

The interior is very nice, however, I first sat in the 200ex (Ghost concept) in 2009… 8 years ago, so the dash is starting to look dated. The are seats are soft and comfortable, but Rolls seats adjustments are always very basic. I much prefer the multi-contour seats found in the 7, S, A8, etc.

iDrive is idrive; it's the infotainment system that just works the way you want it to.

Does it still turn heads when you drive around?

In NYC, there's been a much larger influx of luxury cars and exotics in recent years, so most are jaded. It's once you leave the city people start rubbernecking and asking you to roll down your window - to see if you're some celebrity. I'm usually not big on heavily tinted windows at all, but this a rare exception where it's needed.

It made a gas attendant’s day; he sat in it and took some photos, so that was positive.

Without tints, most people driving Wraith's look silly because of how large it is. It's a coupé roughly the same length as a LWB V222 or G12.

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It's takes a certain personality to drive a RR; ultimately, they’re not really for me.. as much as I admire them. I chose a Range over a used Ghost because I can use it any situation without drawing unnecessary attention.

Also, being a Rolls, even though they’re incredibly well-built, there’s an inclination to treat it like a fragile item… mostly likely due to the price, and the fact that it’s not mine.

I like the new Phantom and am fascinated by it, but in reality (in real world situations) I would never want to be seen driving it. It's too flamboyant.

 

[SDNR]

I read somewhere "At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in the Rolls -Royce comes from the electric clock". It's actually true.

It was a clever bit of marketing from the 1960s that still gets cited quite often.

I like the new Phantom and am fascinated by it, but in reality (in real world situations) I would never want to be seen driving it. It's too flamboyant.

That is exactly how I feel about it.

 

[Centurion]

The Wraith ride is so isolated (in a good way) and graceful. However, over big NY pot holes, the suspension gets a little unsettled and floaty (weird sensation), whereas in F series BMWs there's the infamous crash sound (particularly with run-flats).

In typical RR fashion, you can literally steer it with your fingertip, and it's the one aspect that takes getting used to for some. Reminds me of gigantic Lincolns from the 70's.

There’s considerable dive under hard braking and body roll around tight bends (motorway ramps), as expected for a car so heavy and softly sprung.

What gets me most is the silence. I have yet to use the audio system, as I'm in awe. I read somewhere "At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in the Rolls -Royce comes from the electric clock". It's actually true.

In comparison, in the S-class there are occasional times when you hear the immediate environment around you, like sirens and horns.

The interior is very nice, however, I first sat in the 200ex (Ghost concept) in 2009… 8 years ago, so the dash is starting to look dated. The are seats are soft and comfortable, but Rolls seats adjustments are always very basic. I much prefer the multi-contour seats found in the 7, S, A8, etc.

iDrive is idrive; it's the infotainment system that just works the way you want it to.



In NYC, there's been a much larger influx of luxury cars and exotics in recent years, so most are jaded. It's once you leave the city peopl...

What do you think of the powertrain?

 

[sako97]

After about 3 days of day-to-day driving (as expected), it’s a superb automobile.

I must say, 4 or so years later - the shape still hasn’t grow on me entirely. I hate to use the word, but in some color combinations I can't unsee the “hunchback” shape. The Dawn’s design, on the other hand, is perfectly executed.

It does look the business in Beluga black.

What do you think of the powertrain?

The engine doesn't have much personality, but I suppose that's not the point in a Rolls. Under acceleration, the delivery is brisk. It's smooth (with lag at times), but not buttery smooth like MB's V12. Also, with less torque than that engine, you're not pushed into the seat under hard acceleration.

The engine doesn't sound like a usual V12; something I found out years ago when the Ghost first came out. It just sounds like a quiet powerplant. Example:

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It's has the "GPS-aided transmission", which I think is a BS gimmick, it functions just the ZF 8-speed does in all it's applications... just right.

 

[SDNR]

I must say, 4 or so years later - the shape still hasn’t grow on me entirely.

I think I have got to like it over time ...but I don't love it.
The fastback design was quite daring but overall it appears to have been well received by the market.

 

[sako97]

Flamboyante

 

[Merc1]

One of the more ridiculous things I've seen.

M

 

[Rainer271]

One of the more ridiculous things I've seen.

M

I‘m still traumatized.

 

[sako97]

I‘m still traumatized.

The spec is a crime against humanity, but it proves RR Bespoke allows for true bespoke-ness.

 

[Yaz]

Doesn't sound like an Emarati from his accent.

 

[Monster]

Not sure why they decided to replace all the chrome trim with this hideous red color.

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