1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody with auxiliary frames
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1985
Coach Work : Mulliner
Price : $33,005-$35,605
Weight : 4765 lbs | 2161.368 kg
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

Coupe by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 203.5 in | 5169 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 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 Coupe by Mulliner

Coachwork : Mulliner
Price : $35,605
Weight : 4705 lbs | 2134.152 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 203.5 in | 5169 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 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.

Suspension
Front : Wishbones and coil springs, with automatic leveling

Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and autoamtic leveling

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.45x15
Wheels : Steel disc

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.

Mfr Report Date19740801
NHTSA Campaign ID80V066000
SummaryHEAT 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.
RemedyDEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NotesVEHICLE 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 Corniche? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a length of 203.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a width of 72.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost when new?A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost approximately $33,005 to $35,605 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche had 8.45x15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche had Steel disc wheels.

Q: What engine did the 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The engine powering the 1976 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 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.

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