Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit '81

The Silver Spirit was launched in 1980.The Silver Spur was a long-wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit, produced at the same time. The Spirit was the first car to feature the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy. The spring-loaded Mascot sank into the radiator shell if dislodged from its position.The Silver Spirit, introduced by RR in 1980, was the first of a new generation of models for the company. It formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine, and Park Ward. The same chassis was also used by sister company, Bentley for its Mulsanne/Eight series.

• Specifications
• Bodywork
• Length : cm (in): 527 (207.5)
• Width : cm (in): 189 (74.4)
• Height : cm (in): 149 (58.7)
• Wheelbase : cm (in) : 306 (120.5)
• Weight: kg (lb) : 2250 (4966)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement : V8 6750 cc (412 cu in), front-mounted
• Valve gear : 16
• Fuel system : 2 SU carburetors
• Gearbox : 3-speed automatic (GM)
• Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
• Driven : rhd
• Maximum power : 240 hp at ± 4000 rpm
• Top speed : 190 km/h (119 mph)
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