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Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
RollsRoyceSilverCloud1 1959.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Ltd
Production 1955–1966
7,372 produced
Assembly Crewe, England
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine 4.9 L (300 cu in) I6
6.2 L (380 cu in) V8
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Kerb weight 4,647 lb (2,108 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Silver Dawn
Successor Silver Shadow
Silver Cloud I
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I 1956 licence plate 1963 Castle Hedingham 2008.JPG
Overview
Production 1955-1958
2,238 produced
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon
variations provided by coachbuilders were:
2-door convertible
2-door coupé
Related Bentley S1
Powertrain
Engine 4.9 L (300 cu in) I6
Transmission 4 speed GM Hydramatic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 123 in (3,124 mm) (short-wheelbase)
127 in (3,226 mm) (long wheelbase, offered for 1957 and 1958 cars)
Length 212 in (5,385 mm)
Width 74.75 in (1,899 mm)
Height 64 in (1,626 mm)
Silver Cloud II
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II - Flickr - Alexandre Prévot (3) (cropped).jpg
Overview
Production 1959-1962
2,417 produced
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon
Variations provided by coachbuilders were:
2-door convertible
2-door coupé
Related Bentley S2
Powertrain
Engine 6.2 L (380 cu in) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase 123 in (3,124 mm) (short-wheelbase)
127 in (3,226 mm) (long wheelbase)
Length 213 in (5,410 mm)
Width 74.75 in (1,899 mm)
Height 64 in (1,626 mm)
Silver Cloud III
'64 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud (Hudson).JPG
Overview
Production 1963-1966
2,044 produced
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon
Variations provided by coachbuilders were:
2-door convertible
2-door coupé
(a small number of 4-door convertibles and station wagons were also built)
Related Bentley S3
Powertrain
Engine 6.2 L (380 cu in) V8 220HP (estimate)

The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is an automobile produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core model of the Rolls-Royce range during that period. The Silver Cloud replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J. P. Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation the Bentley S1 is very similar, apart from its radiator grille.

Construction was body-on-frame, which permitted special bodied versions, though the overwhelming majority were built with the standard Pressed Steel Company manufactured steel body shell. A light-weight aluminium-based alloy was used for doors, bonnet/hood and boot/trunk lid. The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid. The car was 5.38 m (212 in) long, 1.90 m (75 in) wide, and massed 1.95 tonnes. The engine was a 155 hp / 4000 rpm 4.9 L (300 cu in) six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves: twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957. The standard transmission was a four-speed automatic, the General Motors sourced Hydramatic transmission. The turning circle was 41 feet 8 inches (12.70 m).

Brakes were hydraulic and assisted by the Rolls-Royce mechanical servo with 11 in (279 mm) drums and suspension was independent coils at the front and semi-elliptic springs at the rear. Twin brake master cylinders were incorporated from April 1956.

Power steering and air conditioning became available as options in 1956.

A long-wheelbase version lengthened by 4 in (102 mm) was also made available in September 1957, outwardly very similar to the existing car but offering improved leg space for rear-seat passengers.

The British Motor magazine tested a standard-wheelbase factory-bodied Series I in 1956 recording a top speed of 102.9 mph (165.6 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 13.5 seconds and a fuel consumption of 14.5 miles per imperial gallon (19.5 L/100 km; 12.1 mpg‑US). The test car cost £5078 including taxes.


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