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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm: the short answer
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Model Introduced Year
2017
Not Available
Generation
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Pickup
Model Year
2017
Current
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2055-2155 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Length
5285 mm
-
Width
1947 mm
-
Height
1507 mm
-
Wheelbase
3112 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
-
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1002 mm
-
Rear Headroom
941 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
-
Rear Legroom
937 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
80
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
10.8 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
1520 mm
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.3
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
1489 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
1520 mm
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Diesel
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
flagship
Price Zar
Not confirmed
672699 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
672699
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
672699
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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Black Badge Wraith vs Karoo Special Edition Storm questions
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