1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche Specifications

Specifications

1971 1973 1975 1976 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983 1985

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel-Unibody with front and rear auxiliary frames
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1985
Price :	$102,900-$109,800
Weight :	5000 lbs \| 2267.962 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
2 carburetors

Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # CRL 50599C
Engine # 50599C
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	207.5 in \| 5271 mm.
Width :	72.7 in \| 1847 mm.
Height :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.5 in \| 3035 mm.
Front Track :	57.5 in \| 1461 mm.
Rear Track :	57.5 in \| 1461 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # DRL50545
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Chassis # DRH 0050380
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Exterior
Price :	$109,800
Weight :	5000 lbs \| 2267.962 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	207.5 in \| 5271 mm.
Width :	72.7 in \| 1847 mm.
Height :	58.8 in \| 1492 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 Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic leveling

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	HR70x15
Wheels :	Steel disc

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V585000
Summary	BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence	FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
Notes	BENTLEY RECALL NO.RE08/11.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

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

1980 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,210
Avg. Household Income :	$19,170
Avg. Home :	$68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Total Car Production :	8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.

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Q: How much did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost when new?A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost approximately $102,900 to $109,800 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche had HR70x15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche had Steel disc wheels.

Q: What engine did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche was a V 8 (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.