These are standard specifications for the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 3CM65
Engine # K48S (titled as K485)
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Chassis # 3-BT-185
Engine # K-68-R
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Chassis # 3CP144
Engine # T48J
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Chassis # 3BT149
Engine # E58X
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Chassis # 3CP178
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Chassis # 3BU76
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Chassis # 3CP18
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Chassis # 3BT133
Engine # L58Q
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Chassis # 3BT187
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Chassis # 3CP124
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Chassis # 3AZ178
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Chassis # 3BT85
Engine # V88G
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Chassis # 3CM81
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Chassis # 3CM92
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1936 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | Mulliner, Vanden Plas, Vesters & Neirinck, Freestone & Webb, Barker, Inskip, Hooper, Voll & Ruhrbeck, Thrupp and Maberly, Vanvooren |
| Weight : | 5800 lbs | 2630.836 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 92 mph | 148.028 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7300 cc | 445.5 cu in. | 7.3 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 24 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Phantom III Production (1936-1939) : | 727 |
| 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | |
Dimension(s)
Saloon by Mulliner
Chassis # 3CM65
Engine # K48S (titled as K485)
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| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sedanca De Ville by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Four-Door Cabriolet by Vanden Plas
Chassis # 3-BT-185
Engine # K-68-R
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| Coachwork : | Vanden Plas |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Limo
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Coupe by Vesters & Neirinck
Chassis # 3CP144
Engine # T48J
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| Coachwork : | Vesters & Neirinck |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sedanca by Freestone & Webb
| Coachwork : | Freestone & Webb |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sedanca Coupe by Barker
Chassis # 3BT149
Engine # E58X
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Chassis # 3CP178
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Chassis # 3BU76
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| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Roadster by Inskip
Chassis # 3CP18
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| Body Designer : | Brewster |
| Coachwork : | Inskip |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sedanca Deville by Hooper
Chassis # 3BT133
Engine # L58Q
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| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Cabriolet by Voll & Ruhrbeck
Chassis # 3BT187
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| Coachwork : | Voll & Ruhrbeck |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Special Henley Coupe by Inskip
Chassis # 3CP124
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| Coachwork : | Inskip |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Tourer by Thrupp and Maberly
| Coachwork : | Thrupp and Maberly |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Drophead by Thrupp and Maberly
Chassis # 3AZ178
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| Coachwork : | Thrupp and Maberly |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sports Torpedo Cabriolet by Barker
| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Saloon by Barker
| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sports Limousine by Hooper
Chassis # 3BT85
Engine # V88G
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| Coachwork : | Hooper |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sports Cabriolet by Vanvooren
Chassis # 3CM81
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| Coachwork : | Vanvooren |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Sports Saloon by Barker
Chassis # 3CM92
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| Coachwork : | Barker |
| Fuel Capacity : | 39.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Width : | 75.0 in | 1905 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : General motors-type independent | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 14.6 m | 574.841 in. | 14600.961 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 18 |
1937 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $760 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,780 |
| Avg. Home : | $4,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III?
Q: How fast is the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III has a top speed of 92 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III has a wheelbase size of 142.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III has a length of 213.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III has a width of 75.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Drophead, Four-Door Cabriolet, Limo, Roadster, Saloon, Sedanca, Sedanca Coupe, Sedanca De Ville, Sedanca Deville, Special Henley Coupe, Sports Cabriolet, Sports Limousine, Sports Saloon, Sports Torpedo Cabriolet, Tourer.Q: What tires did the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III have? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III had 7.00 x 18 tires.Q: How many Phantom III were produced? A: Rolls-Royce produced 727 examples of the Phantom III from 1936 to 1939.Q: What engine did the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III have? A: The engine powering the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III was a V 12 (7300 cc | 445.5 cu in. | 7.3 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III have? A: The 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.