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Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I
(1965 - 1977)
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I, 1973, #SRH15353. The styling of the Silver Shadow was
from Crewe's in-house styling department led by John P. Blatchley.
Duo-tone colour was an option.
The company at Crewe released to the public their most innovative model
in October 1965. The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I featured unitary
construction, independent rear suspension with automatic level control and
disc brakes all round. Compared to previous models the absence of separate
frame resulted in more room for the passengers, easier access for stowing
luggage and drastically reduced height and weight. The 6.23 litre V8
engine's performance suffered to some extent from increasingly tight
emission legislation in some countries which was made up for in 1969/70
with the engine's capacity increased to 6,750 cc. Perfect workmanship of
all components and a comprehensively equipped interior of unashamed luxury
were the hallmark of this fine motor car. From 1966 two door saloons were
available and year later a convertible. Not before 1969 the series of R-R
Silver Shadow I long wheelbase started.
Technical Data:
8 cylinder 90 degree V-configuration, aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder
block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 91.44 mm
(4.1 x 3.6 in), engine capacity 6,230 cc (from 1969 bore x stroke 104.14 x
99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), engine capacity 6,750 cc for export models; from
1970 standard on all models); aluminium alloy cylinder heads,
SU-carburettors; 4-speed automatic gearbox (3-speed automatic gearbox for
export models with destination USA or Canada, from 1968 standard on all
models); independent suspension with coil springs front and rear,
hydraulic self-levelling height control front and rear (from 1969 deleted
on front suspension); disc brakes front and rear; wheelbase 3.035,3 mm
(119.5 in) (from 1969 long wheelbase version 3,136.9 mm (123.5 in)
optional), from 1971 wheelbase 3.041,6 mm (119 3/4 in), from 1974
wheelbase 3,048 mm or long wheelbase 3,149,6 mm (120 in or 124 in); tyre
size 8.45 x 15 cross-ply (from 1972 tyre size 205VR15; from 1974 tyre size
235/70HR15
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I long wheelbase, 1975, #LRX21368. Armoured kidnap protected
Saloon (Body 141/1) buit to order for "Use in Italy" (special
items fitted include even "Marchal Alarm Kit 'B'" supplied by
Foreign Office.
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Pick-Up.
Comments on this car's design varied from "interesting" to
"we are not amused".
No. made:
| 16717 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I saloon (1965-1977) |
| 606 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I two door saloon (1965-1971) |
| 1 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I coupé (1968) |
| 505 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I convertible (1967-1971) |
| 2776 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I long wheelbase (1969-1977;
prototype finished 1967) |
| 20605 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow I altogether |
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