Rolls-Royce has transformed the Dawn, the only convertible in its range, into a two-star roadster called the Silver Bullet. It is a model with a limited edition that is part of the customer order Collection Cars line.
The stately Silver Bullet is “a contemporary interpretation of the classic roadster spirit and driving experience”, according to the BMW-owned company. It’s clearly based on the Dawn, both models share their facies front and back, but it’s finished in a specific shade called Brewster Silver Paint, which is a tribute to past Rolls-Royce models, such as the Silver King and the Silver Silence. Subtle black trim adds a finish to the low-key design.
Major modifications are found inside, where designers removed Dawn’s rear seats and replaced them with a tonneau cover that the brand calls an Aero Cowling. It has a finisher made with vaporblast titanium. The images released by Rolls-Royce do not fully reveal the interior of the Silver Bullet, but it has previously been noted that each example will feature an open pore carbon fiber and a quilted transmission tunnel inspired by leather jackets. We would expect nothing less from the suppliers of the most expensive regular production SUV in the world.
Power probably comes from the Dawn’s 6.6-liter V12 engine, which is twin-turbocharged up to 563 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque in its standard configuration. We think that the evolution of 593-hp, 620-pound-feet of the 12 found in the Black Badge model, however, would suit the patient of the roadster much better. It is designed to drive, and the brand will organize road trips to encourage owners to put miles on their Silver Bullet instead of storing it in a heated garage for a few years and later selling it at an auction with big names.
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