| Rolls-Royce Wraith | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Ltd |
| Production | 1938–1939 (chassis) 491 cars/492 chassis built |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Derby, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Bentley Mark V |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4257 cc Straight 6 |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3.45 m (136 inches) |
| Length | 5.15 m (203 inches)[1] |
| Width | 1.87 m (74 inches)[1] |
| Kerb weight | 1.9 tons (approx) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 25/30 |
| Successor | Silver Wraith |
The Rolls-Royce Wraith (not to be confused with the earlier small horsepower Goshawk-powered car, the 25/30 h.p) was built by Rolls-Royce at their Derby factory from 1938 to 1939 and supplied to independent coachbuilders as a rolling chassis.
Wraith is also the name of a new coupé announced by Rolls-Royce in 2013.
Wraith is an old Scottish word meaning "ghost" or "spirit", continuing Rolls-Royce's (at the time) new nomenclature that they had adopted, using words relating to silent, gracious, elegant, rarely seen and highly sought after for these reasons. In fact, the Wraith name originated from a 40/50 h.p, (Silver Ghost) that was named "The Wraith" by its original owner.