Driving the Rolls-Royce Dawn is an ethereal experience

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After all, it’s a Rolls-Royce

Some – us included – might argue that any given Rolls-Royce is only meant to be driven by a chauffeur and best enjoyed in the back seat. Luckily, Rolls-Royce slightly disagrees.

Rolls-Royces aren't known for their lean physique. They're large, heavy pieces of machinery which stand for quite the opposite of spirited driving sensations.

But, and that's a big but there, what they lose in on-the-road dynamics they compensate with class and somehow, grace. Best example of those qualities: the Rolls-Royce Dawn. We know, these are not the attributes of a luxury car tipping the scales at 2,560 kg (5,203 lb).

However, Rolls-Royce worked its magic and thanks to a 563 hp V12 also churning out 820 Nm (605 lb-ft), aiming the Dawn towards your destination happens swiftly and effortlessy.

And you don't have to take our word for it. Carfection's Henry Catchpole drove the Dawn and came up with this video:

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