This page shows some characteristics of the Silver Shadow that I owned for 21 years. If you are looking for more technical details of the Silver Shadow in general, go to All models and make your choice. For a complete overview of the history of this Silver Shadow click on the button History on the top of this page.
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Characteristics |
Value or explanation |
Make and type |
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow |
Year of production |
1969 |
Date of delivery |
9th of May 1969 |
Registration number |
DM-37-65, issued on the 3rd of August 1996 |
Chassis number |
SRH6839 |
Weight according to the registration |
2070 kg |
Weight according to the handbook |
4775 lb. (2165,5 kg), including oil, cooling liquid and a full tank of petrol |
Wheelbase |
9 ft. 11½ in. (304 cm) |
Colour |
Old English white |
Upholstery |
Red leather |
Length |
16 ft. 11½ in. (517 cm) |
Width |
5 ft. 11 in. (180 cm) |
Height |
4 ft. 11¾ in. (152 cm) |
Track front and rear |
4 ft. 9¾ in. (147 cm) |
Number of cylinders |
8 in V-shape, 90° angle |
Engine capacity |
380,5 cu. in. (6230 cc) |
Transmission |
Automatic gear-box, three gears |
Optional features |
Airconditioning. Front safety belts in trim colour. |
Further characteristics |
Right Hand Drive. Provided with the original handbook and toolset (not complete). |
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