1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Specifications

Specifications

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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

Transmission:
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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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	Mulliner
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Coachwork :	James Young
Doors :	2
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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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.