- Effortless 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 engine
- The finest interior materials and craftsmanship
- Supremely comfortable ride
- Out-dated engine not powerful for its size
- Sheer mass and soft suspension tune make for boat-like handling
- High running and maintenance costs
Overview
Released in 1996, the Rolls-Royce Mk.IV Silver Spur was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Mk.IV Silver Spur was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
Engine
The 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine had an aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block, aluminium alloy cylinder heads, electronic fuel injection, two valves per cylinder and Zytec engine management. Supplied by General Motors, the electronically-controlled four-speed 4L80E automatic transmission was used due to its high torque capacity.
Dimensions
The Silver Spur was 5395 mm long, 1887 mm wide, 1485 mm tall and had a 3162 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 2470 kg.
Suspension
The Mk.IV Silver Spur had independent front suspension with lower wishbones and independent rear suspension with semi-trailing arms and a self-levelling function. The Silver Spur’s suspension also featured an Automatic Ride Control (ARC) system which used electronically-controlled dampers. The ARC system used vertical and longitudinal accelerometers to measure body movement – interpreted by a micro-processor – and automatically engaged one of three damper settings: comfort, normal or firm. Firm mode was always employed when the car was stationary.
| Engine | Trans. | Years | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk.IV Silver Spur | 6.75-litre turbo petrol V8 | 4sp auto | 1996-98 | 224 kW at 4000 rpm (est.) | 503 Nm at 1900 rpm (est.) |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Mk.IV Silver Spur included dual front airbags and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the Mk.IV Silver Spur included 16-inch alloy wheels, a ten speaker Alpine sound system with a radio, cassette player and a CD player with a six-disc CD stacker, climate control air conditioning, leather upholstery, power adjustable and heated front seats with memory settings, individually adjustable rear seats, cruise control, central locking, power windows, power mirrors and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel.
Related links
- Rolls-Royce and Bentley: Rolls-Royce Mk.IV Silver Spur
- Wikipedia.org: Rolls-Royce Mk.IV Silver Spirit
