1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Specifications

Specifications

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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

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated September 2025

1975 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$4,250
Avg. Household Income :	$14,100
Avg. Home :	$39,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.44

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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.