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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

Bodywork

type 6/7S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 114.30 mm 3.62 in × 4.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4.6 litre 4566 cc (278.634 cu in)
Engine type oise
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.75:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 11.40 s
0-60 mph 16.20 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 139 km/h (86 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.8
Unitary capacity 761 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3048 mm
wheelbase 120 in
Length (milimeters) 5168 mm
Length (inches) 203.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1676 mm
Height (inches) 66 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1880 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4145 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.34 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 7.50-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R LT/LT-HMS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 31.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1951

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