Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (2 Door)
Car Model Details:
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2-door, produced during the same period as the 4-door Silver Shadow I (1965-1977), presented a more exclusive and personal luxury experience. This variant was a departure from the traditional Rolls-Royce design, offering a contemporary two-door coupe style. The 2-door model shared many of the technological advancements of the 4-door Silver Shadow but in a more compact and stylish package.
Features Include:
- Carburettors: Twin SU
- Engine: 8 cylinder, 90-degree V-configuration
- Cylinder Head: Aluminium-silicon alloy
- Gearbox: 4-speed automatic (optional)
- Suspension: Independent with front and rear coil springs
- Self-Levelling Suspension: Hydraulic self-levelling height control (rear only from 1969)
- Brakes: Disc brakes front and rear
- Wheelbase: Approximately 3,035 mm (119.5 in); variations in wheelbase length were introduced in later years
- Tyre Size: Initially 8.45 x 15 cross-ply, with changes to 205VR15 from 1972 and 235/70HR15 from 1974