1980→1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

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