Rolls-Royce produced the Silver Spur from 1980 to 1989 as a long-wheel base variant of the Silver Spirit. It was lower and wider than the outgoing Silver Shadow, but shared the same floorpans and 6.25 liter V8. New features included Girling automatic ride-height control and Bosch injection from 1986 onwards. Limousine versions were available.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1980 – 1989 |
| built at | Crewe, England |
| body stylist | Fritz Feller |
| production | 8129 |
| price $ | $ 117,000 |
| engine | V8 |
| block material | Aluminum |
| valvetrain | OHV |
| fuel feed | SU Carburetors or Bosch Injection |
| displacement | 6750 cc / 411.9 in³ |
| bore | 104.0 mm / 4.09 in |
| stroke | 99.1 mm / 3.9 in |
| compression | 8.0:1 |
| power | 193.9 kw / 260.0 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| specific output | 38.52 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 115.2 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 380.0 nm / 280.3 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 235/70HR-15 |
| rear tires | 235/70HR-15 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Hydraulic Assist |
| 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 | Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
| curb weight | 2257 kg / 4976 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3162 mm / 124.5 in |
| front track | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| rear track | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| length | 5379 mm / 211.8 in |
| width | 1890 mm / 74.4 in |
| height | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| transmission | 3-Speed Auto |
| gear ratios | 2.50:1, 1.50:1, 1.00:1 |
| final drive | 3.08:1 |
| top speed | ~173.8 kph / 108.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~12.6 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~18.8 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit – sold for $44,000 Graphite exterior with tan interior. 17,927 original miles. Excellent original condition and very clean. Owners manual included. Original MSRP $129k. Lambs wool floor mats.
Auction Source: 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
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