Rolls-Royce Wraith has been discontinued — this model is no longer sold new in South Africa. All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference. See current Rolls-Royce models still on sale.
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2016 Generation First-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing. Version introduced 2016 Body style Coupe
A powerful four-seat fastback with 465 kW, satellite-aided shifting and genuine South African history.
Engine:6592cc (6.6L) Torque:800Nm (590 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:149mm (5.9″) Power:465kW (624 bhp) Boot470L (16.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 6.99 km/l (16 mpg)
City 4.59 km/l (11 mpg)
Highway 10.10 km/l (24 mpg)

Historical pricing is retained for reference, not as a current dealer offer. Verify the exact used vehicle's condition, equipment and build date before purchase.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

A powerful four-seat fastback with 465 kW, satellite-aided shifting and genuine South African history.

The now-discontinued Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6T V12 brought a more driver-focused shape and character to the modern Rolls-Royce range without abandoning four-seat comfort. Its public South African derivative identity is unusually well documented: Hagalu's dated local-market records confirm the Wraith 6.6T V12 with an eight-speed automatic, two doors, six airbags, ABS, stability control and a price-on-application state. Local evidence places Wraith in South Africa by December 2013, while a June 2020 South African market record supports an approximate new retail context of R8.5 million and the authorised local ownership package of four years, including service cover regardless of mileage and an unlimited-kilometre warranty. Rolls-Royce closed the global Wraith order book in March 2022, but that supplies an outer bound rather than proof that South African orders remained open until that date. The technical values here are tied to the May 2016 World specification, not the different 2013 launch sheet. That 2016 document records 5285 mm length, 1947 mm width, 1507 mm height and a 3112 mm wheelbase. The Wraith has two doors, four seats, a 470-litre luggage compartment and an 83-litre fuel tank. Front and rear headroom are 1002 mm and 941 mm; legroom is 1054 mm and 937 mm. The compatible DIN base kerb mass is 2360 kg and gross vehicle weight is 2810 kg, yielding a same-definition payload of 450 kg. The separate EU and approval mass conventions remain contextual rather than replacing the canonical kerb value. The 6592 cc twin-turbo V12 produces 465 kW at 5600 rpm and 800 Nm across 1500-5500 rpm. It is paired with the 8HP90 eight-speed automatic, a 2.813 final-drive ratio and Rolls-Royce Satellite Aided Transmission, which uses navigation information to anticipate suitable gear selection. Official performance is 250 km/h and 4.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The May 2016 EU5 claim is 14.3 l/100km combined with 327 g/km CO2. Standard wheel specification is staggered 20-inch, with 255/45 front and 285/40 rear tyres and ventilated 374 mm front and 370 mm rear brake discs. The official Wraith press kit gives buyers more than headline performance. It describes Phantom-grade leather, Canadel Panelling, four-occupant accommodation and the available Starlight Headliner. It also details Active Cruise Control, night vision with pedestrian and animal detection, automatic high beam, front, rear and top-view cameras, and an iBrake warning and brake-preconditioning system. Safety equipment in the press material includes front, side, head and curtain airbags plus knee protection. These features should still be verified against the actual commissioned car because Rolls-Royce equipment and Bespoke choices can vary, but they establish the period technology available to the derivative. Wraith is therefore not merely a shorter Phantom. It is its own fastback grand tourer with model-specific dimensions, powertrain calibration, chassis stance and cabin packaging.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Specifications

Length
5285 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1507 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
Kerb Weight
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 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
Driving fit

Where the Rolls-Royce Wraith Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

A buyer who wants a Rolls-Royce to drive personally, values fastback design and effortless V12 performance, and is prepared to assess each commissioned car's options, history and aftercare individually.

City
Wraith is shorter than the Phantom coupés but remains 5285 mm long and 1947 mm wide, so secure parking still matters. The camera suite and light steering described in period material help, while the eight-speed automatic suits stop-start traffic. Fuel consumption and tyre replacement costs are substantial, making short urban use a lifestyle choice rather than an economical commuting decision.
Highway
The combination of 800 Nm from 1500 rpm, Satellite Aided Transmission, four seats and a 470-litre boot suits cross-country touring. Active Cruise Control and period night-vision technology add useful assistance. Buyers should confirm these systems operate correctly and budget from the 14.3 l/100km claim rather than expecting the economy of a smaller modern grand tourer.
Off-Road
Wraith is a road grand tourer. The verified 149 mm normal ground clearance is modest, while no approach-angle, wading or terrain-mode figures support off-road use. Its approval record confirms that it is not towable, giving a canonical towing capacity of 0 kg. Smooth estate roads may be manageable, but the long body, staggered road tyres and expensive lower surfaces make rough tracks an avoidable risk. Tyre condition matters particularly where poor tar and potholes are common.

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6T V12 — Should You Buy It?

The regular Wraith is the balanced choice for buyers who want the fastback shape without Black Badge's sharper theme.

The 6.6T V12 combines measurable performance with the comfort and technology expected of a modern Rolls-Royce. Its strongest advantages over Phantom Coupé are a smaller footprint, more overtly driver-focused positioning and newer turbocharged response. Its strengths over Wraith Black Badge are subtler presentation and the regular 800 Nm calibration. The decision should rest on condition, options and history rather than the badge alone.

What's Good
  • ✓465 kW twin-turbo V12
  • ✓800 Nm across a broad rev range
  • ✓Four-seat fastback body
  • ✓470-litre luggage compartment
  • ✓Satellite Aided Transmission
  • ✓Active Cruise Control and camera technology
  • ✓Published four-year new-car ownership package
  • ✓Staggered 20-inch wheel specification
  • ✓Local new-car evidence through June 2020
Watch Out For
  • ✕14.3 l/100km official combined claim
  • ✕Global new-order books closed in 2022; exact local withdrawal year remains unverified
  • ✕Heavy 2360 kg DIN kerb mass
  • ✕Not approved for towing (0 kg)
  • ✕Large urban footprint
  • ✕Complex driver-assistance electronics require checking
  • ✕Run-flat tyres are costly
  • ✕POA pricing limits simple historical value comparison
  • ✕No modern smartphone-integration claim

Rolls-Royce Wraith FAQs

A buyer who wants a Rolls-Royce to drive personally, values fastback design and effortless V12 performance, and is prepared to assess each commissioned car's options, history and aftercare individually.

Wraith is shorter than the Phantom coupés but remains 5285 mm long and 1947 mm wide, so secure parking still matters. The camera suite and light steering described in period material help, while the eight-speed automatic suits stop-start traffic. Fuel consumption and tyre replacement costs are substantial, making short urban use a lifestyle choice rather than an economical commuting decision.

The combination of 800 Nm from 1500 rpm, Satellite Aided Transmission, four seats and a 470-litre boot suits cross-country touring. Active Cruise Control and period night-vision technology add useful assistance. Buyers should confirm these systems operate correctly and budget from the 14.3 l/100km claim rather than expecting the economy of a smaller modern grand tourer.

Compare the Rolls-Royce Wraith with the current Rolls-Royce range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing a commission or used example.

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