[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/design-of-the-year-rolls-royce-dawn\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/design-of-the-year-rolls-royce-dawn\/","headline":"DESIGN OF THE YEAR – ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN","name":"DESIGN OF THE YEAR – ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN","description":"Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Rolls-Royce Dawn has been named 2016 Design of the Year by Robb Report in its very first Cars of the Year awards.\u00a0It’s been an exciting time for the Dawn, as it’s also garnered global attention during its international launch in Cape Town. Not only this, but it’s also been named Luxury Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine – no word on what Jeremy Clarkson thinks though. In fact, the magazine has said that the new […]","datePublished":"2016-04-25","dateModified":"2016-04-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Feature-6.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Feature-6.jpg","height":523,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/design-of-the-year-rolls-royce-dawn\/","about":["PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":349,"keywords":["Dawn","Design of the Year","Rolls-Royce"],"articleBody":"Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Rolls-Royce Dawn has been named 2016 Design of the Year by Robb Report in its very first Cars of the Year awards.\u00a0It’s been an exciting time for the Dawn, as it’s also garnered global attention during its international launch in Cape Town. Not only this, but it’s also been named Luxury Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine – no word on what Jeremy Clarkson thinks though.In fact, the magazine has said that the new Rolls has redefined exactly what a super-luxury drophead model is. Big claim, but there’s plenty to back it up.\u00a0What powers the Dawn? A question that has plagued mankind for years, but in the case of this Rolls-Royce, it has a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine under its bonnet.Some quick-fire information about the Dawn: Multi-layer foldaway fabric roof, perfect for the sunshineStrong and – dare we say it – bold silhouetteFour individual seats for optimum comfortBags of space so you can ride in the lap of luxuryAn interior crafted from wood and leather for pure indulgence.Rolls-Royce claims that the cabin of the Dawn is a destination in itself, judging by the materials used to build it – it does sound rather like a holiday cabin, and we’re into it.\u00a0The deck and rear of the model are finished with handcrafted veneers, giving a look of class that most other cars can only dream about.One thing that everyone is keen to make clear is the superiority of the model’s noise isolation, which the manufacturer says is akin to that of a hardtop.\u00a0Due to the fact that this new Rolls-Royce has an engine that’s over six litres, it’s a really good thing that the company took extra care over improving the amount of wind-noise that could have ruined an otherwise pleasant driving experience.Torsten Muller-Otvos, chief executive officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said that the design is set to appeal to “a younger group of discerning customers,” representing a new Dawn – if you will – in the manufacturer’s client base."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/performance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"DESIGN OF THE YEAR – ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/design-of-the-year-rolls-royce-dawn\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]