Rolls Royce Dawn Black Badge convertible revealed as the manufacturer’s ‘darkest ever’ car and has a monster V12 engine and a top speed of 155mph
The soft-top is capable of 0-62mph in a staggering 4.9 seconds
ROLLS-Royce has today launched its "darkest ever" model - a convertible with a top speed of 155mph.
The Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge is a 2.5-tonne model capable of 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds.
It was unveiled today and the Goodwood-based manufacturer is presenting the first model in a "deeply intense shade of black".
Multiple layers of paint and lacquer have been "fastidiously" applied and hand-polished in a process that amounts to "the most exhaustive painting and polishing process ever used" for a solid paint colour.
Rolls-Royce says this results in the "deepest, darkest and most intense black to ever grace a production car surface".
The convertible roof is only available in a black canvas while the rear deck is finished in black leather.
Under the bonnet of the sports car is a 6.6-litre V12 engine which develops a whopping 593bhp.
This means an average fuel economy of 19.2mpg.
The Dawn is the third car in the Rolls-Royce range to get the 'Black Badge' makeover, following the Ghost saloon and Wraith coupe.
Rolls-Royce has launched the range to appeal to younger customers.
While younger, they will still need to be extremely wealthy.
There are no official prices for the Dawn Black Badge, but an entry-level Dawn currently costs from £265,000.
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Torsten Muller-Otvos, chief executive officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: "Black Badge has already distinctly amplified the characters of Ghost and Wraith motor cars, placing them into consciousness of those that seek a commanding presence in the objects they commission.
"Overwhelming demand from new patrons of luxury tells us the time is now right to apply this assertive, confident and powerful attitude to Dawn and open this truly transformative presence to the world."