Performance Review: Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Rolls-Royce Wraith Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Rolls-Royce Wraith has a 6592cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Wraith shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Wraith's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2360 kgs (5202 lbs) this makes the Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 in the same weight category as the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro or the give or take 50kg.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 6592cc 48V V12 engine produces 623 bhp (464 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Rolls-Royce Wraith you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight (288.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Rolls-Royce Wraith.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith has a Power to weight ratio of 263.9 bhp per ton and 250.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Wraith competing with the 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight (288.7 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Lotus 340 R (288.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Rolls-Royce Wraith generating around 250.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540d xDrive G30 (275.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Convertible (275.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.5 secs, this made the Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs). This Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 is also faster than the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Wraith and the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124

When talking about the performance of the Rolls-Royce Wraith on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.81 secs @ 106.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 (12.80 secs), the 2019 Toyota Supra GR RZ 3.0 Turbo (12.81 secs), and the 2017 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 (12.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Wraith equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6L V12 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Wraith Rivals List.

A Brief History of Rolls-Royce

Car Comparison