These are standard specifications for the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, 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 with front and rear auxiliary frames |
| Production Years for Series : | 1975 - 1980 |
| Price : | $74,550 |
| Weight : | 4845 lbs | 2197.655 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| 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 Wraith II Production (1975-1980) : | 2,135 |
| 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Saloon 4 dr. 5 P : | 2,135 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V190000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, ANY OF THE FOUR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM THE TRACK ROD ADJUSTER. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE TRACK ADJUSTING CLAMP BOLTS, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; TRACK ROD ADJUSTING CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAYRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: EARLY STAGES OF THIS DEFECT MAY BE DETECTED BY A KNOCK OR RATTLEEMANATING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V006000 |
| Summary | THE VEHICLE MAY REMAIN ON AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL EVEN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE. THIS MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Remedy | AS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION, DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SLEEVE BALL CHAIN LINKING THE BELLOWS VACUUM ASSEMBLY TO THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE LINKAGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEENINSPECTED AND CORRECTED. |
| 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
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith? A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has a wheelbase size of 123.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith? A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has a length of 211.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith? A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith cost when new?A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith had a base price of approximately $74,550 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith? A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was a Saloon.Q: How many Silver Wraith II were produced? A: Rolls-Royce produced 2,135 examples of the Silver Wraith II from 1975 to 1980.Q: What engine did the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith have? A: The engine powering the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was a V 8Vee-Type (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith have? A: The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.