Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Car Model Details:
Introduced in 1946, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was the first major car model produced by Rolls-Royce after World War II. It marked the company's re-entry into the production of luxury automobiles, maintaining its focus on high-quality, bespoke vehicles. The Silver Wraith continued Rolls-Royce's tradition of providing chassis to independent coachbuilders for customized bodywork, a practice prevalent before the war.
This may well have been as a result of the huge demand for the highly desirable standard steel car which caused the factory supply problems.
Total Production: 1,783
Features Include:
- Carburettors: Single in early models, dual in later models
- Engine: Inline 6-cylinder
- Cylinder Head: Cast iron for early models, switching to aluminium alloy in later models
- Transmission: 4-speed manual initially, with automatic transmissions introduced in later years
- Suspension: Independent front suspension with coil springs, rear semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Brakes: Servo-assisted drum brakes
- Wheelbase: Standard 3,225.8 mm (127 in), variations for coachbuilt bodies
- Tyre Size: Varied based on coachbuilder specifications
