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2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn

US · Compact Cars

The 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
6.6L 12-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
6.6L 12-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Combined Economy
14 MPG US (16.8 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine6.6L 12-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement6.6 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
City12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)
Highway19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 17V115000: AIR BAGS

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Reported February 23, 2017. View on NHTSA

  • 16V914000: AIR BAGS

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Reported December 20, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn have?

6.6L 12-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn?

Combined fuel economy is 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.