These are standard specifications for the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400
Chassis # SRE26590
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Information provided by NHTSA
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 : | $19,700 |
| Weight : | 4640 lbs | 2104.669 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 |
| Ignition system : | 2 SU diaphragm-type carbs |
3 Automatic GM 400
Production Figures
| Silver Shadow Production (1965-1977) : | 16,717 |
| 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Dimension(s)
Saloon
Chassis # SRE26590
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| 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. |
LWB Saloon
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| 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, with automatic leveling Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic leveling | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.45 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Steel disc |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V003000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SECURING ***** WHICH FASTENS THE PENDULUM LEVER TO THE STEERING BOX ROCKING SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTLY FASTENED. SHOULD THE ***** WORK LOOSE AND COME OFF, THE PENDULUM LEVER MAY BE DETACHED FROM THE ROCKING SHAFT. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE SECURING ***** TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT LEADING TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19740801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V066000 |
| Summary | HEAT GENERATED BY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. BRAKE HOSE MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM THE DUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD CAUSE A DEGRADATION OFBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY BE WARNED OF IMPENDING BRAKE FAILURE BY ILLUMINATIONOF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has wheelbase sizes of 119.50 and 123.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a length of 203.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost when new?A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a base price of approximately $19,700 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, LWB Saloon, Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had 8.45 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had Steel disc wheels.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 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The engine powering the 1976 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 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.