1980→1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

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.