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2021 Rolls-Royce

Wraith

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

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2021 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
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
624 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
1/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
3/10
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

12 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Dec 6, 2021POWER TRAINRRA12202102

    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

  • Mar 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRR65391325

    Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have recently seen a few cases of defective sealing rings on injectors

  • Nov 1, 2020ENGINERR65503553

    Information and instructions on carrying out a Cylinder Leakage Test on an N74 engine

  • 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.

  • and 4 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.