These are standard specifications for the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1980 |
| Price : | $65,440 |
| Weight : | 4740 lbs | 2150.028 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 : | 7.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| 2 carburetors | |
3 Automatic GM 400
Production Figures
| Silver Shadow II Production (1977-1980) : | 8,425 |
| 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II | |
| Saloon 4 dr. 5 P : | 8,425 |
Dimension(s)
Saloon
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.5 in | 5169 mm. |
| Width : | 71.8 in | 1824 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 Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic leveling | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | HR70x15 |
| Wheels : | Steel disc |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V585000 |
| Summary | BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequence | FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500. |
| Notes | BENTLEY RECALL NO.RE08/11.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II has a length of 203.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II cost when new?A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II had a base price of approximately $65,440 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was a Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II had HR70x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II had Steel disc wheels.Q: How many Silver Shadow II were produced? A: Rolls-Royce produced 8,425 examples of the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was a V 8 (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.