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 | 6238 |
| 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
Only 6238 built between 1980 and 1989. Recently serviced by dealer and new front pad and rotors, rear parking pads, gas shocks, brake spheres, fluids etc were installed. New tires with warranty plus certificates for free replacements and lifetime spin balancing, rotations and repairs included. Beautiful classic White and Tan top. Immaculate Tan interior with Walnut trim. Fold down Walnut tables and leather arm rests. Lamb wool rugs and foot rests. Power steering. power mirrors, antenna. Automatic ride leveling
Air conditioning system working. 61,500 miles on 6.75L V8 engine 3-speed automatic. Not actual miles.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
Only 1658 built between 1989 and 1993. Royal Blue exterior with White Parchment interior piped in Blue. Picnic tables with dual climate control, burlwood dual telephones in front and rear armrests. 55,500 actual miles. 6.75L V8 engine with 4 speed automatic transmission. Fold down tables and leather armrests. Automatic ride leveling. Air conditioning system blows cold air. Power steering, power seats, power mirrors, power brakes, power windows, power antenna. Two sets of keys with remotes. Original CD and cassette tape combo with 8 speakers. Lamb wool rugs and foot rests. New front rotors and pads. Oil and filter changed. New tires.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
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