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2017 Rolls-Royce

Wraith

Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.6 L, Turbo

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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith

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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
624
Power to weight
0.116 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.81
Cyl
12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
604 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
2/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
208 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,379 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

13 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Dec 6, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRRA12202102

    Electronic Transmission Error.

  • Sep 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRR65562989

    Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.

  • Apr 1, 2021EQUIPMENTRR65334268

    Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens

  • Oct 1, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRRA10202005

    Supporting Evidence for Oil Leaks: In order for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to continuously improve product quality, visual evidence is now required to support all claims for repairs to components due to oil leakage concerns.

  • Oct 1, 2020WHEELSRR65502968

    Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap: The centre hub caps with self-aligning RR emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens.

  • Oct 1, 2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRR64605110

    SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting: The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.

  • Sep 1, 2020EQUIPMENTRRA09202008

    An issue has been identified concerning the programming of all Ghost, Wraith and Dawn RR4/5/6 model variants with ISTA4.25 which includes vehicle software version F001-20-07-521. An execution block has been implemented. When prompted by ISTA please program with alternative I-Level vehicle software version F001-20-03-540.

  • Sep 1, 2020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINERRA09202005UC

    A number of Rolls-Royce Ghost (RR4), Wraith (RR5) and Dawn (RR6) vehicles have been identified as having an issue concerning the DMTL fuel vapor leakage detection robustness. MIL may not be illuminated when fuel vapor leakage is taking place.

  • and 5 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / unlimited mi
Powertrain
4 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
4 yr

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.