These are standard specifications for the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic GM 400
Chassis # DRG 32270
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Auction entries : 2
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1985 |
| Price : | $102,900-$109,800 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
3 Automatic GM 400
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 # DRG 32270
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| Price : | $109,800 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V006000 |
| Summary | THE VEHICLE MAY REMAIN ON AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL EVEN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE. THIS MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Remedy | AS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION, DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SLEEVE BALL CHAIN LINKING THE BELLOWS VACUUM ASSEMBLY TO THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE LINKAGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEENINSPECTED AND CORRECTED. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a length of 207.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost when new?A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche cost approximately $102,900 to $109,800 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche had HR70x15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche had Steel disc wheels.Q: What engine did the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche was a V 8Vee-Type (6751 cc | 412.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche have? A: The 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche had a 3 speed Automatic GM 400 gearbox.