1979 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
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1985
Price :	$102,980-$109,806
Weight :	5050 lbs \| 2290.641 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

Production Figures

1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	1,361
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	326

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 June 2024

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a length of 207.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a width of 72.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost when new?A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost approximately $102,980 to $109,806 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The engine powering the 1979 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 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.