1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1977
Coach Work : Mulliner, James Young
Price : $19,725
Weight : 4666 lbs | 2116.462 kg
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.
Power : 220 BHP (161.92 KW)
Bore : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-Aluminum block and head
2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM400

Silver Shadow Production (1965-1977) : 16,717
1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. (by Mulliner) : 505
Coupe 2 dr. (by Mulliner) : 571
Coupe 2 dr. (by James Young) : 35
Saloon 4 dr. 6 P : 16,717
Saloon 4 dr. : 2,776
Component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID74V021000
NotesROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 74/1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE UNIVERSAL COUPLINGCONSISTING OF A HOUSING IN WHICH TWO CAST BEARING BUTTONS RIDE IN A TROUGH TOCONTROL CENTRALIZATION AND END FLOAT MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT SQUARENESSRELATIONSHIP WITH THE MOUNTING SHANK AS WELL AS BEING POROUS.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BEARING BUTTONS.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEARING BUTTONS WHERE NECESSARY).

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Manufacturer

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.

Mfr Report Date19730801
NHTSA Campaign ID73V227000
NotesROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 73/1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ADAPTOR WHICH RECEIVESTHE MOUNTING FIXTURE FOR THE BUMPER BAR ON THE ABSORBER UNIT MAY HAVE BEENINSUFFICIENTLY FRICTION WELDED TO THE ABSORBER UNIT.ALSO, THE ADAPTOR MAYHAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OF INCORRECT MATERIAL.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT ISPOSSIBLE FOR THE END FITTING TO SEPARATE CAUSING THE BUMPER BAR TO FALL OFF.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REWELDING UNITS WHERE NECESSARY).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1973 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $12,900
Avg. Home : $32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a length of 203.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a width of 71.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost when new?A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a base price of approximately $19,725 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Saloon.

Q: How many Silver Shadow were produced? A: Rolls-Royce produced 16,717 examples of the Silver Shadow from 1965 to 1977.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a V 8 (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a 3 speed Automatic GM400 gearbox.

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