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Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
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About the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is an automobile produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core model of the Rolls-Royce range during that period. The Silver Cloud replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J. P. Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation the Bentley S1 is very similar, apart from its radiator grille.
Construction was body-on-frame, which permitted special bodied versions, though the overwhelming majority were built with the standard Pressed Steel Company manufactured steel body shell. A light-weight aluminium-based alloy was used for doors, bonnet/hood and boot/trunk lid. The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid. The car was 5.38 m (212 in) long, 1.90 m (75 in) wide, and massed 1.95 tonnes. The engine was a 155 hp / 4000 rpm 4.9 L six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves: twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957.The standard transmission was a four-speed automatic. The turning circle was 41 feet 8 inches (12.70 m).
Box section steel chassis
Transmission : automatic, 4-speed manual special order only. Rear wheel drive.
Brakes : drum, front and rear.
Front suspension : independent coil springs
Rear suspension : live axle, leaf springs.
Vital Statistics
Years: | 1955 to 1959 |
Produced: | 2238 vehicles |
Capacity: | 4997 cc |
Engine: | Straight 6 OHV |
Top Speed: | 101 MPH |
Source: Wikipedia
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