These are standard specifications for the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400
Chassis # SRX10687
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Chassis # LRX11850
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel-Unibody with front and rear auxiliary frames |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1977 |
| Coach Work : | Mulliner, James Young |
| Price : | $19,750 |
| Weight : | 4640 lbs | 2104.669 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| 2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors | |
3 Automatic GM 400
Production Figures
| Silver Shadow Production (1965-1977) : | 16,717 |
| 1971 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 |
Dimension(s)
Saloon
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 59.8 in | 1518 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Saloon
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| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 59.8 in | 1518 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 123.5 in | 3137 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Coupe by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 59.8 in | 1518 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Mulliner
| Coachwork : | Mulliner |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 59.8 in | 1518 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Coupe by James Young
| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 59.8 in | 1518 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs, wih automatic leveling Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic leveling | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.45x15 |
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V083000 |
| Notes | ROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 72/1.POSSIBILITY THAT GEER CHANGE MECHANISM, WHICHIS OPERATED BY ELECTRIC ACTUATOR MOUNTED ON GEARBOX, FAILS TO MAKE PROPERCONTACT FOR FIXED CONTROL POSITIONS.FAILURE OF CONTACT WILL CAUSE GEARBOXACTUATOR TO REMAIN STATIONARY AND WILL NOT SELECTNEW POSITION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING NECESSARY PARTS.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has wheelbase sizes of 119.50 and 123.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a length of 203.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost when new?A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a base price of approximately $19,750 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had 8.45x15 tires.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 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a V 8 (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.