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1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine V8
valvetrain OHV
displacement 6750 cc / 411.9 in³
bore 104.0 mm / 4.09 in
stroke 99.1 mm / 3.9 in
compression 7.3:1
power 141.7 kw / 190.0 bhp @ 4000 rpm
specific output 28.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 393.2 nm / 290.0 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires HR/70HR-15
rear tires HR/70HR-15
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
f brake size x 279 mm / x 11.0 in
r brake size x 279 mm / x 11.0 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 15.2 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 15.2 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in
steering Recirculating Ball w/ Power Assist
curb weight 2270 kg / 5005 lbs
wheelbase 3137 mm / 123.5 in
front track 1461 mm / 57.5 in
rear track 1461 mm / 57.5 in
length 5372 mm / 211.5 in
width 1824 mm / 71.8 in
height 1519 mm / 59.8 in
transmission 3-Speed Auto
gear ratios 2.50:1, 1.50:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive 3.08:1
top speed ~170.6 kph / 106.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~11.8 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~33.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~18.7 seconds