[Video] Rolls-Royce Dawn Reaches Top Speed in A Little Over 30 Seconds

Rolls-Royce is well known for luxury and not necessarily for standard sprint times and track capabilities. However, recent research showed the Goodwood-based automaker has been launching more and more attractive models for younger crowds, that ultimately deliver more power and performance together with luxury. Check out how this Rolls-Royce Dawn reaches top speed in just a little over 30 seconds!

The Rolls-Royce Dawn uses a 6.6-liter V12 that was turbocharged to develop 570 HP and 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque. All of that is sent to the rear axle via a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. Considering the drop top weighs a whopping 2,560 kg or 5,644 lbs, you’d expect it to be slow off the line, despite the V12 power. According to Rolls-Royce, the Dawn will do 62 mph from standstill in 5 seconds flat so it proves all the misconceptions wrong.

The video above is not an exaggeration and the Dawn is really fast in a straight line, reaching its top speed in just over 30 seconds. Furthermore, the 5-second dash to 62 makes this two and a half ton car just as fast as the Aston Martin Rapide or the iconic BMW E46 M3, for example.