These are standard specifications for the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1977 |
| Price : | $19,710 |
| Weight : | 4640 lbs | 2104.669 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 11.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 106 mph | 170.554 km/h |
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
Production Figures
| Silver Shadow Production (1965-1977) : | 16,717 |
| 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. : | 505 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 571 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 35 |
| Saloon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,717 |
| Saloon 4 dr. : | 2,776 |
Handling
Recall
| 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
1975 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $4,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $14,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $39,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.44 |
1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
Q: How fast is the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a top speed of 106 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a wheelbase size of 123.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a length of 211.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a width of 71.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost when new?A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a base price of approximately $19,710 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Saloon.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 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The engine powering the 1975 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 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.