Segment: Luxury
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Rolls-Royce introduced the Silver Spirit in 1980 and, after nine years on the market, the British carmaker made a decisive step and improved the car.
The British carmaker introduced the Silver Spirit in 1980 and left it untouched for almost a decade. It didn't care too much about fashion or design trends. It was a class of its own, and the only true competitor was its sibling brand, Bentley. But, as time go by, Rolls-Royce had to upgrade the car and comply with emission regulations. Along with the engine upgrade, it refreshed the exterior as well.
Rolls-Royce's massive silver grille that resembled the Greek Parthenon was still vertical and flat, and the rectangular headlights sported corner-mounted turn signals. The wrapped-around bumper was thicker and sported an apron bellow to decrease the ground effect at higher speeds.
Inside, the car received a new, smaller, two-spoke steering wheel and minor updates for the audio system. Like its predecessor, it featured a wood grain on the dashboard, but the customers could have chosen almost any other materials. It was the most expensive car in the world without a tachometer, but Rolls-Royce drivers never really needed it. On the upper side of the dash panel, the carmaker installed a leather-wrapped cover, which drops some shade over the instrument cluster. The owner could have chosen a bench or two individual seats with a mini-bar between them.
The most important update was under the skin. Rolls-Royce installed a Bosch-Motronic fuel injection system, replacing the older carburetors. Until the 1991 winter, the Silver Spirit II featured a three-speed automatic transmission. Starting with 1992, all models received a four-speed automatic. It also got a real-time self-leveling suspension. Last but not least, Rolls-Royce introduced the ABS as a standard feature.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 3AT (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6750 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 3900 RPM 210 HP @ 3900 RPM 207 BHP @ 3900 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/70/15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.5 in (5271 mm) |
Width: | 74.2 in (1885 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.5/60.5 in (1,537/1,537 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120 in (3048 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.4 cuFT (408 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5357 lbs (2430 kg) |