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Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
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Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Ltd (1965–1973)
Rolls-Royce Motors (1973–1980)
Also called Silver Wraith II
Production 1965–1980
30,057 produced
Assembly Crewe, England
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Bentley T-series
Rolls-Royce Camargue
Rolls-Royce Corniche
Powertrain
Engine
  • 6230 cc L410 V8 (1965–70)
  • 6750 cc L410 V8 (1970–80)
Transmission 4-speed Hydramatic automatic (1965–70; UK only)
3-speed THM 400 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 119.5 in (3,035 mm)
123.5 in (3,137 mm) (LWB)
Length 203.5 in (5,169 mm)
Width 71 in (1,803 mm)
Height 59.75 in (1,518 mm)
Kerb weight 4,648 lb (2,108 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Successor Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a luxury car that was produced in the United Kingdom in various forms from 1965 to 1980. It was the first Rolls-Royce to use unitary body and chassis construction, in response to concerns that the company was falling behind in automotive innovation.

To date, the Silver Shadow has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce.

Following in the manufacturer's tradition of building luxury vehicles, the standard wheelbase Silver Shadow measured 224 inches (5,700 mm), 4,700 lb (2,100 kg) and had a book price of £6,557 in the first year of production.

The Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1976, and the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980.

Initially, the model was planned to be called "Silver Mist", a natural progression from its predecessor Silver Cloud. The name was changed to "Silver Shadow" after realizing that "Mist" is the German word for manure, rubbish, or dirt.

The design was a major departure from its predecessor, the Silver Cloud; although several styling cues from the Silver Cloud were modified and preserved, as the automobile had sold well. The John Polwhele Blatchley design was the firm's first single bow model. More than 50% of its predecessor had been sold on the domestic market where, by the standards of much of Europe and most of North America, roads were narrow and crowded. The original Shadow was 3 12 inches (8.9 cm) narrower and 7 inches (18 cm) shorter than the car it replaced, but nevertheless managed to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging made possible by unitary construction.

Aside from a more modern appearance and construction, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as disc rather than drum brakes, and independent rear suspension, rather than the outdated live axle design of previous cars.


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