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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

General information

ModelRolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Year1962
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating65.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6223 ccm (379.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving15.2 litres/100 km (15.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6223 ccm (379.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke104.1 x 91.4 mm (4.1 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-50 miles8.0 seconds
0-60 miles11.1 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5930 litres (1,567 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (496.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1981 kg (4,367.4 pounds)
Overall length5380 mm (211.8 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase3130 mm (123.2 inches)
Fuel capacity81.0 litres (21.40 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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