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===Launch===
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On 18 January 2013, calling it the "car [[Charles Rolls]] would choose to drive", Rolls-Royce announced the Wraith as a model that would "indulge a passion for innovation, engineering and adventure".{{Citation needed | date = December 2013}}<ref>{{cite press release | title = Rolls-Royce Wraith | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith&outputChannelId=4&id=T0136286EN&left_menu_item=node__7888 | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05 | quote = The Honourable [[Charles Stewart Rolls]], one of the company’s founding forefathers, embodies many of Rolls-Royce Wraith’s characteristics. […] he was born an aristocrat but eschewed the path his social standing suggested, choosing instead to indulge a passion for innovation, engineering and adventure. […] Were he alive, this is the car Charles Rolls would choose to drive.}}</ref> Its chassis design was created by a Serbian designer, Pavle Trpinac.<ref>{{Citation | title = You tube | contribution = Wraith | publisher = Google | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xgdZKCsAPw | type = video}}</ref> It has been reported that this will be the fastest British car to be built by Rolls-Royce.<ref>{{Citation | title = Wraith | url = http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/wraith/ | quote = The most potent and technologically advanced Rolls-Royce in history. Wraith is a car for the curious, the confident and the bold. With the power, style and drama to make the world stand still | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars|Rolls‐Royce]] | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Madslien | first = Jorn | title = Rolls-Royce unveils 'most powerful' model | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21615082 | publisher = [[BBC News Online]] | location = [[Geneva Motor Show]] | date = 2013-03-04 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Ireson | first = Nelson | title = 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Unveiled: 2013 Geneva Motor Show | url = http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1082692_2014-rolls-royce-wraith-unveiled-2013-geneva-motor-show | publisher = [[High Gear Media]] | work = [[MotorAuthority]] | location = [[Geneva Motor Show]] | date = 2013-03-04 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref>
Rolls-Royce announced the Wraith in January 2013<ref>{{cite press release | title = Rolls-Royce Wraith | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith&outputChannelId=4&id=T0136286EN&left_menu_item=node__7888 | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}</ref> Its chassis was designed by Pavle Trpinac.<ref>{{Citation | title = You tube | contribution = Wraith | publisher = Google | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xgdZKCsAPw | type = video}}</ref>


[[File:Rolls-Royce Wraith.jpeg|thumb|left|Rear view, showing the rear-hinged doors]]
[[File:Rolls-Royce Wraith.jpeg|thumb|left|Rear view, showing the rear-hinged doors]]
A four-seat coupé based on the chassis of the [[Rolls-Royce Ghost]], the vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 [[Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Lienert | first = Anita | title = 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Set for 2013 Geneva Auto Show | url = http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-set-for-2013-geneva-auto-show.html | publisher = [[Edmunds.com]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title = Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?id=T0136285EN | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars|Rolls‐Royce]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | newspaper = Auto blog | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-video-geneva-2013/ | title = 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is everything you need, everything you don't | date = Mar 6, 2013}}.</ref>
A four-seat coupé based on the chassis of the [[Rolls-Royce Ghost]], the vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 [[Geneva Motor Show]],<ref>{{cite news | last = Lienert | first = Anita | title = 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Set for 2013 Geneva Auto Show | url = http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-set-for-2013-geneva-auto-show.html | publisher = [[Edmunds.com]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title = Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?id=T0136285EN | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars|Rolls‐Royce]] | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | newspaper = Auto blog | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/06/2014-rolls-royce-wraith-video-geneva-2013/ | title = 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is everything you need, everything you don't | date = Mar 6, 2013}}.</ref> followed by luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-uk-debut-in-harrods-window&outputChannelId=4&id=T0140979EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith UK debut in Harrod’s window}}.</ref> Beijing Art Zone,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-unveils-wraith-to-northern-and-central-china-customers-at-art-zone-beijing&outputChannelId=4&id=T0141992EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Rolls‐Royce unveils Wraith to Northern & central China customers at Art zone Beijing}}.</ref> 2013 Concorso d'Eleganza, Villa d'Este,<ref>{{Citation | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-makes-its-italian-debut-by-lake-como&outputChannelId=4&id=T0142330EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith makes its Italian debut by lake Como | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release}}.</ref> Singapore,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-makes-singapore-debut&outputChannelId=4&id=T0142486EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith makes Singapore debut}}.</ref> Moscow,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-debuts-in-russia&outputChannelId=4&id=T0142484EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith debuts in Russia}}.</ref> Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Academy in Guangzhou,<ref>{{Citation | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=wraith-debuts-with-rolls-royce-motor-cars-academy-in-south-china&outputChannelId=4&id=T0142734EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith debuts with Rolls-Royce motor cars academy in South China | publisher = Rolls‐Royce}}.</ref> Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brussels in Belgium,<ref>{{Citation | type = press release | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-debuts-in-belgium-%E2%80%93-100-years-after-the-first-rolls-royce-was-sold-to-a-belgian&outputChannelId=4&id=T0142982EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith debuts in Belgium – 100 years after the first Rolls-Royce was sold to a Belgian customer}}.</ref> 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=world-to-stand-still-for-rolls-royce-wraith-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed&outputChannelId=4&id=T0143633EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = World to stand still for Rolls-Royce Wraith at Goodwood festival of speed}}.</ref> Concours d'Elegance Japan 2013,<ref>{{Citation | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-makes-public-debut-at-yokohama-concours-d%E2%80%99elegance&outputChannelId=4&id=T0144406EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith makes public debut at Yokohama Concours d’elegance | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release}}.</ref> Euro Motors in Bahrain,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-makes-its-bahrain-debut&outputChannelId=4&id=T0143917EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith makes its Bahrain debut}}.</ref> India (including New Delhi,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-begins-india-tour&outputChannelId=4&id=T0145427EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith begins India tour}}.</ref> Mumbai,<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-premieres-in-maharasthra&outputChannelId=4&id=T0145397EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith premieres in Maharasthra}}.</ref> Chandigarh and Hyderabad, Ahmedabad), Rocky Mountaineer Train Station in Vancouver<ref>{{Citation | publisher = Rolls‐Royce | type = press release | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith-officially-arrives-in-canada-with-dramatic-vancouver-unveiling&outputChannelId=4&id=T0145210EN&left_menu_item=node__7889 | title = Wraith officially arrives in Canada with dramatic Vancouver unveiling}}.</ref>


Deliveries are expected from 4th quarter of 2013. All models include the [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] "8HP90" 8-speed automatic transmission.
Deliveries are expected from 4th quarter of 2013. All models include the [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] "8HP90" 8-speed automatic transmission. In anticipation of the unveiling, Rolls-Royce also created a series of pre-promotional animated media for the Wraith.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/reveal/ | title = Introducing the dramatic new shape from Rolls-Royce | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars]] | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/power/ | title = Wraith: And the world will stand still | date = 5 March 13 | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars]] | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/andtheworldstoodstill/ | title = The Frozen Moment | publisher = [[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars]] | accessdate = 2013-03-05}}</ref>


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Revision as of 19:45, 27 September 2014

1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with closed coupé bodywork by De Villars

The Rolls-Royce Wraith was built by Rolls-Royce at their Derby factory from 1938 to 1939 and supplied to independent coachbuilders as a running chassis.

Wraith is also the name of a new coupé announced by Rolls-Royce in 2013.

Wraith is an old Scottish word meaning Ghost or Spirit

Rolls-Royce Wraith (1938–1939)

Rolls-Royce Wraith
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Ltd
Production1938–39 (chassis)
492 produced[1]
Body and chassis
RelatedBentley Mark V
Powertrain
Engine4257 cc Straight 6
Transmission4 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.45 m (136 inches)
Length5.15 m (203 inches)[1]
Width1.87 m (74 inches)[1]
Kerb weight1.9 tons (approx)
Chronology
Predecessor25/30
SuccessorSilver Wraith

Chassis design

The in-line six cylinder, overhead valve, 4,257 cc engine was based on that of the 25/30 but featured a cross-flow cylinder head. The four-speed gearbox had synchromesh on second, third and fourth speeds and retained the traditional right hand change.[1] The later engines were used as the basis for the Bentley MK V and the Corniche.

The Wraith featured an independent coil sprung front suspension based on a Packard 120 retaining semi elliptical leaf springs on the rear axle.[citation needed] The hydraulic dampers at the front had their damping rate controlled by governor and so varied with the speed of the car, making it superior to its predecessor, the 25/30 H.P. and on par with the Phantom III. The car was still built on a separate chassis but this was now of welded rather than the traditional riveted construction. The drum brakes were assisted by a mechanical servo driven by the engine patented by Hispano-Suiza and built by Rolls-Royce under licence. Wire wheels of 17 inch diameter were fitted, with the spokes usually covered by removable discs. A built in hydraulic jacking system was fitted operated by a lever under the passenger seat.

Performance

Cars based on the Wraith chassis could reach 85 mph (137 km/h); this was very dependent on the weight and style of body fitted. In one test by "The Motor" magazine in October 1938, a 0–50 mph time of 16.4 seconds was recorded.

Production

In 1938, a typical touring car cost £1700, which included the chassis cost of £1100. 492 chassis were made. Although chassis were only produced in 1939, cars bearing 1940 or later delivery and registration dates are not uncommon. Some cars were finished off during early 1940. Others were held in storage and sold and first registered during the war years. A few were actually bodied during wartime. In addition, 16 prewar chassis were bodied in early 1946 and duly delivered to the government. The final Wraith was delivered in 1947.

Movie and book appearances

Rolls Royce Wraiths are featured in My Favorite Brunette (1947) and in a brief scene of Johnny Dangerously (1984).[2] The eponymous registration plate of the novel NOS4A2 belongs to a Rolls-Royce Wraith. A Rolls-Royce Wraith is also featured in the Man from U.N.C.L.E. episode 'The Foxes and Hounds Affair' (season 2, episode 4).

The vampire Lara Raith temporarily provides wizard Harry Dresden with the use of a 1939 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Turn Coat (novel).

Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013–)

Rolls-Royce Wraith
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Motor Cars
Production2013–
Model years2014–
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Goodwood, England (Goodwood manufacturing)
DesignerPavle Trpinac
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformBMW F01
RelatedRolls-Royce Ghost
BMW 7 Series (F01)
Powertrain
Engine6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) twin-turbo V12[3]
Transmission8-speed automatic[3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,112 mm (122.5 in)
Length5,268 mm (207.4 in)
Width1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Kerb weight2,440 kg (5,379.3 lb)

Launch

Rolls-Royce announced the Wraith in January 2013[4] Its chassis was designed by Pavle Trpinac.[5]

Rear view, showing the rear-hinged doors

A four-seat coupé based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[6][7][8]

Deliveries are expected from 4th quarter of 2013. All models include the ZF "8HP90" 8-speed automatic transmission.

Engines

Petrol engines[9][10]
Model Years Type/code Power/rpm, Torque/rpm
Wraith 2013- 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66) 632 PS (465 kW; 623 hp) at 5600, 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) at 1500–5500

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bird, Anthony; Hallows, Ian; James, Brendan (2002). The Rolls Royce Motor Car: And the Bentley Since 1931 (6 ed.). Batsford Books. p. 432. ISBN 978-0-7134-8749-7.
  2. ^ "Rolls-Royce Wraith in Movies and TV series", The Internet Movie Cars Database.
  3. ^ a b "Rolls Royce Wraith 2013". Auto evolution.
  4. ^ {{cite press release | title = Rolls-Royce Wraith | url = https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/pressclub/p/rr/pressDetail.html?title=rolls-royce-wraith&outputChannelId=4&id=T0136286EN&left_menu_item=node__7888 | publisher = Rolls-Royce Motor Cars | date = 2013-01-18 | accessdate = 2013-03-05}
  5. ^ "Wraith", You tube (video), Google
  6. ^ Lienert, Anita (2013-01-18). "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Set for 2013 Geneva Auto Show". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  7. ^ "Most Dynamic and Powerful Rolls-Royce in History Set for Debut at Geneva Motor Show" (Press release). Rolls‐Royce. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
  8. ^ "2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is everything you need, everything you don't", Auto blog, Mar 6, 2013.
  9. ^ Wraith Technical specification USA Version (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars.
  10. ^ Wraith Technical specification World Version (PDF), Rolls Royce motor cars.
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