The Wraith's prodigious twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12 produces 624 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque and mates with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Exclusively a rear-driver, this Rolls-Royce delivers handling that's poised and controlled. Its steering is lightly weighted, and its air suspension is calibrated to prevent bumps and jolts from jostling the car's passengers. We estimate that the Wraith will sprint to 60 mph in about 4.3 seconds.

The Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe seats four people, with a bucket seat at each corner. The cabin blends old world craftsmanship with modern touches. The center stack is adorned with a pair of sleek circular air vents, and the front seats have a massaging feature that can soothe sore muscles on long drives.

The Wraith’s seats are as sumptuous as they look, upholstered in the softest of hides. Arriving at your destination may cause distress as your hosts’ sofa is unlikely to be as comfortable as the supple pews in the Rolls.