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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

1965 – 1980 United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce built the Silver Shadow for 15 years, from 1965 to 1980. All versions have an automatic gearbox. It was also available as a coupé.

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1965 – 1980
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power—
0–100 km/h12.3 s
Top speed190 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.2 V8
6.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline — — — Automatic, 3 Speed
6.75 V8
6.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline — 12.3 s 190 Automatic, 3 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6223 cm3 (380 ci)
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Automatic, 3 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205 HR15

Dimensions

Length
203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
119.5 in (3035 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4557 lbs (2067 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6750 cm3 (412 ci)
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Automatic, 3 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205 HR15

Dimensions

Length
203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.6 in (1,524/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
120.1 in (3051 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4669 lbs (2118 kg)
Length5,169 mm
Width1,821 – 1,829 mm
Height1,519 mm
Wheelbase3,035 – 3,051 mm
Curb weight2,067 – 2,118 kg
Torque—

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.