Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge - Special Edition Convertible

Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible joins its siblings, the Wraith and Ghost, in getting a special Black Badge treatment which is targeting younger buyers.

Officially launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the convertible looks more edgy than the standard model with a very special one tone black through the interior and exterior. 

The Dawn Black Badge edition solid black paint finish is created by using multiple layers of paint and lacquer to create what Rolls Royce calls “the deepest, darkest and most intense black to ever grace a production car surface”. The convertible's folding canvas roof is, you guessed it, only available in black, while the rear deck is upholstered in black leather too.

The Spirit of Ecstasy can’t escape the shadowy treatment either, and is finished in black chrome, as are the exhaust tips, plus the radiator grille surround and boot lid finisher. 

Inside the cabin, Rolls has devised a bespoke treatment for many of the trim panels, consisting of intricate threads of aircraft grade aluminium bonded with carbon fibre. The surfaces are smoothed and polished with six coats of lacquer to produce a mirror finish. Black leather upholstery is contrasted against orange highlights, which Rolls Royce says evokes the sunset.

Rolls-Royce hasn't announced pricing for the Dawn Black Badge, we expect a significant increase over the standard Dawn's price of $749k (plus on-road costs).

Read about the Rolls Royce Sweptail, a one-off custom luxury coupe here.