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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.10 mm × 99.10 mm 4.1 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.8 litre 6750 cc (411.91 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU HD 8 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 843.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3050 mm
wheelbase 120.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5170 mm
Length (inches) 203.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1803 mm
Width (inches) 71 in
Height (milimeters) 1518 mm
Height (inches) 59.8 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2118 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4669 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 107 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 23.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 28.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 11.70 m
Tyres 205 HR 15
Wheels 6.0 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 53.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1977

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