These are standard specifications for the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400
Chassis # 16785
Engine # 16785
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # DRB16850
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1985 |
| Coach Work : | Park Ward & Co. |
| Price : | $33,050-$35,650 |
| Weight : | 4776 lbs | 2166.357 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 : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| 2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors | |
3 Automatic GM 400
Production Figures
| 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 1,233 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Park Ward & Co.) : | 780 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe by Park Ward & Co.
Chassis # 16785
Engine # 16785
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| Coachwork : | Park Ward & Co. |
| 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
Chassis # DRB16850
| Price : | $35,650 |
| 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs, with automatic leveling Rear : Independent, semi-trailing arms with coil springs and automatic leveling | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.45x15 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V021000 |
| Notes | ROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 74/1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE UNIVERSAL COUPLINGCONSISTING OF A HOUSING IN WHICH TWO CAST BEARING BUTTONS RIDE IN A TROUGH TOCONTROL CENTRALIZATION AND END FLOAT MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT SQUARENESSRELATIONSHIP WITH THE MOUNTING SHANK AS WELL AS BEING POROUS.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BEARING BUTTONS.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEARING BUTTONS WHERE NECESSARY). |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V227000 |
| Notes | ROLLS ROYCE CAMPAIGN NO RR 73/1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ADAPTOR WHICH RECEIVESTHE MOUNTING FIXTURE FOR THE BUMPER BAR ON THE ABSORBER UNIT MAY HAVE BEENINSUFFICIENTLY FRICTION WELDED TO THE ABSORBER UNIT.ALSO, THE ADAPTOR MAYHAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OF INCORRECT MATERIAL.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT ISPOSSIBLE FOR THE END FITTING TO SEPARATE CAUSING THE BUMPER BAR TO FALL OFF.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REWELDING UNITS WHERE NECESSARY). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a length of 203.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a width of 72.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost when new?A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost approximately $33,050 to $35,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche had 8.45x15 tires.Q: What engine did the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The engine powering the 1973 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 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.