OpenRoad Driver Volume 13 Issue 1 | Page 110

110 » OpenRoad Driver High Beams 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Unveil Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver VIP guests and top-tier media experienced Vancouver’s unveiling of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn at an exclusive invitation-only event at Steel Toad Brewery and Dining Hall. “As its name suggests, Dawn symbolizes a new era for Rolls-Royce - one that is fresh, sophisticated and modern - while embracing the brand’s reputation as the pinnacle of opulence,” said Dimitri Kotsalis, General Manager of RollsRoyce Motor Cars Vancouver. Kotsalis added that the premium marque has already witnessed an influx of younger clientele. Rolls-Royce characterizes Dawn as the “sexiest Rolls ever built.” The fourseat drophead coupé appeals to a new generation of Roll-Royce enthusiasts who are enticed by the bespoke craftsmanship and bold performance of Dawn. Rolls-Royce engineers describe Dawn as the quietest convertible ever made, featuring a “Silent Ballet” folding mechanism that stows the roof in 22 seconds. With classic design, a contemporary and sumptuous interior, and the technology of a 563-hp twinturbo V12 engine, Dawn is set to chart a new future for Rolls-Royce. Photos by Todd Duncan Studios »