These are standard specifications for the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400 Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with auxiliary frames |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1977 |
| Coach Work : | Mulliner, James Young |
| Price : | $19,700 |
| Weight : | 4640 lbs | 2104.669 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6227 cc | 380.0 cu in. | 6.2 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| 2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors | |
3 Automatic GM 400 Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Silver Shadow Production (1965-1977) : | 16,717 |
| 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V213000 |
| Notes | ROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 71/1.UNDER TESTING, SEAT BELTS SU PPLIED BY U.S.SAFETY WEAVE COMPANY FAILED TO MEET LOAD REQ UIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NO.209.( CORRECT BY REPLACING SEAT BELTS.) |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has wheelbase sizes of 119.50 and 123.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has lengths of 203.50 and 207.58 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost when new?A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a base price of approximately $19,700 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow? A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, LWB Saloon, 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 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The engine powering the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a V 8 (6227 cc | 380.0 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have? A: The 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 Hydra-Matic gearbox.