The official data lists 39 versions of the Rolls-Royce Dawn (1995–2026), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
1995–2026
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
6.6 L to 6.8 L
Power
420 kW (571 PS) to 600 kW (816 PS)
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
14.1 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (France)
15.7 L/100 km (WLTP)
Lowest consumption (United States)
15.7 L/100 km (EPA)
New registrations in the EU
1,737
What is the Rolls-Royce Dawn?
The Dawn is a four-seat Rolls-Royce convertible made for open-top touring. Its fabric roof and flowing bodywork give it a distinct place in the marque’s range, combining an open-air drive with space for rear passengers. Its name recalls the earlier Silver Dawn.
Dawn generation
The modern Dawn was a single generation, sold from 2016 to 2021. Rolls-Royce unveiled it in 2015 as a four-seat convertible, with individually shaped rear seats. Its fabric roof mechanism was called the “Silent Ballet,” a name that reflects the precision and quiet operation of the roof.
Engines and power
Dawn versions use a 6.6-litre petrol engine in the EU, UK and Canada. EU figures show power from 420 kW (571 PS) to 441 kW (600 PS); the UK range is 420 kW (571 PS) to 600 kW (816 PS). France lists a 441 kW (600 PS) version. US listings include 6.6-litre and 6.8-litre petrol engines.
How economical is the Rolls-Royce Dawn?
The UK’s lowest listed consumption is 14.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. France lists 15.7 L/100 km on WLTP, the US EPA figure is 15.7 L/100 km or 15 MPG combined, and Canada lists 16.7 L/100 km under its 5-cycle procedure. Test procedures differ: Europe uses NEDC or WLTP, the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle test.
Where was the Dawn sold?
Dawn appears in official figures for the EU, UK, France, USA and Canada. EU registrations span 2016 to 2021 and total 1,737. UK figures cover 2016 to 2026, France lists a version for 2026, US figures cover 1995 to 2021, and Canadian figures cover 2017 to 2021.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the Rolls-Royce Dawn have?
It is a four-seat convertible, with individual seating for rear passengers.
What engine does the Dawn use?
The listed engine is a 6.6-litre petrol unit in the EU, UK and Canada; US listings also include 6.8-litre versions.
What is the Dawn’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest figure is 14.1 L/100 km in UK VCA figures using NEDC. Other markets use WLTP, EPA or Canada’s 5-cycle test.
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
EU registrations
2021
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
16.3 L/100 km WLTP
370 g/km
30
2021
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
16.2 L/100 km WLTP
368 g/km
16
2020
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
–
355 g/km
144
2019–2020
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
–
371 g/km
52
2019
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
–
362 g/km
195
2019
6.6 L
442 kW (601 PS)
Petrol
–
336 g/km
21
2018
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
–
329 g/km
330
2018
6.6 L
442 kW (601 PS)
Petrol
–
337 g/km
38
2017
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
–
330 g/km
440
2016
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
–
330 g/km
471
United Kingdom 10 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2020–2023Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.1 L/100 km WLTP
366 g/km
2020–2023Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.3 L/100 km WLTP
372 g/km
2020–2023Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
15.7 L/100 km WLTP
358 g/km
2020–2023Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.2 L/100 km WLTP
370 g/km
2019Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.9 L/100 km WLTP
–
2019Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
15.9 L/100 km WLTP
–
2019Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.8 L/100 km WLTP
–
2019Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.4 L/100 km WLTP
–
2017–2018Dawn
6.6 L
–
Petrol
8-speed automatic
14.4 L/100 km NEDC
330 g/km
2016Dawn
6.6 L
–
Petrol
8-speed automatic
14.1 L/100 km NEDC
330 g/km
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2021SIDI
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA
393 g/km
2019–2020SIDI
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA
396 g/km
2018SIDI
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA
394 g/km
2017SIDI
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA
390 g/km
2016SIDI
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA
378 g/km
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2021Compact
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle
408 g/km
2020Compact
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle
400 g/km
2018–2019Compact
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle
397 g/km
2017Compact
6.6 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
390 g/km
Versions outside these generations
United Kingdom 8 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2025–2026Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.3 L/100 km WLTP
372 g/km
2025–2026Dawn
6.6 L
420 kW (571 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.3 L/100 km WLTP
366 g/km
2025–2026Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.4 L/100 km WLTP
370 g/km
2025–2026Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
18.0 L/100 km WLTP
358 g/km
2024Dawn
6.6 L
571 kW (776 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.3 L/100 km WLTP
366 g/km
2024Dawn
6.6 L
571 kW (776 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.3 L/100 km WLTP
372 g/km
2024Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
600 kW (816 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
18.0 L/100 km WLTP
358 g/km
2024Dawn Black Badge Edition
6.6 L
600 kW (816 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
17.4 L/100 km WLTP
370 g/km
France 1 version
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2026DAWN
6.6 L
441 kW (600 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
15.7 L/100 km WLTP
358 g/km
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
1995(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE
6.8 L
Petrol
4-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA
502 g/km
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
