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The Rolls-Royce Wraith impresses with its dramatic styling and performance.迷你倉 By Samuel EeTHE Rolls-Royce Wraith may be the genteel marque's most dynamic model to date but the biggest impression it makes is in its styling. The Wraith is a massive fastback coupe with the familiar Spirit of Ecstasy flying lady atop its grille. Based on a shortened version of the Ghost saloon's platform, it has only a pair of rear-hinged doors. The front end with its imposing grille is unchanged from the Ghost but the sloping roofline is very dramatic. The coupe looks long and low, yet taut and muscular at the same time.At 5.27 metres long, it is 130 mm shorter than the Ghost. Its 3,112 mm wheelbase is 183 mm less than the Ghost and this gives the Wraith a dynamic advantage. Even at 2,360 kg.The Wraith is more manoeuvrable with its shorter wheelbase. It is also more planted, thanks to a rear axle that is 24 mm wider and a centre of gravity that is lower than the Ghost's because the 1,507 mm high coupe is 50 mm lower.Slightly stiffer shocks give the Wraith the type of handling that should surprise anyone who has driven a Rolls. The Wraith displays remarkable composure in a fast S-bend. Its air suspension with variable damping delivers excellent body control and there is little roll. And, even though the ride is a bit firmer than in a Ghost, there is still a hefty bottom layer of cushioning when encountering the unexpected bump or pothole.But its styling and handling are not what set the Wraith apart as a very different type of modern Rolls-Royce. The turbocharged V12 engine also ensures it feels and sounds very different.The Wraith has the same 6.6-litre unit as the Ghost but tuned for 632 hp and 800 Nm, or 54 hp and 20 Nm extra. Mated to the same eight-speed autom迷你倉樂器tic transmission with power channelled to the rear wheels, the Wraith takes 4.6 seconds to zip from from zero to 100 kmh with an audible but not aggressive roar from the exhaust. It brims with torque. Given the car's size, its acceleration would be more frightening if it were not supremely smooth.Come to a stop, however, and you get that same hushed silence in its cabin as in the Ghost. The dashboard is identical to the saloon except that the centre display now gets a touchpad controller, and there is a Wraith-specific clock with orange-tipped hands that are a nod to the marque's aviation heritage. And as befits its sportier tendencies, the rim of the steering wheel is slightly thicker than in the Ghost, with very good seat adjustment for taller drivers.But perhaps the biggest surprise is that the two individual rear seats are spacious enough for tall adults. The seats, which are set deep into the back, offer great head and legroom. Elbow room is also good and because there is no centre pillar, it feels less claustrophobic than in the bigger Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, which has fatter seat cushions. Thus making the Wraith an eminently useable four-seater with no compromise to space or comfort.From its handling to its ride, its engine to its cabin, the Wraith oozes luxury and refinement. Some may find it a bit too large and heavy, but no one can deny the unqualified smoothness and serenity of this sybaritic grand tourer.samuelee@sph.com.sgSPECSRolls-Royce WraithEngine 6,592cc V12 turbochargedTransmission 8-speed automaticMax power 632 hp @ 5,600 rpmMax torque 800 Nm @ 1,500-5,500 rpm0-100 kmh 4.6 secsTop speed 250 kmhCO2 emissions 327 g/kmAverage OMV $350,000Price from $1,258,888 (w/o COE)Distributor Rolls-Royce Motor Cars SingaporeTel 6475 3113迷你倉西貢