- Low-pressure 6.75-litre turbo V8 engine makes for effortless progress
- Supremely comfortable, cosseting ride
- Outstanding interior materials and craftsmanship
- Well-insulated soft-top
- Overly sensitive accelerator and brake pedals
- Cramped rear seats
- Some cowl and steering wheel shake over bumps
- High running and maintenance costs
Overview
Released in January 2000, the Rolls-Royce Mk.V Corniche was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a soft-top roof. Hand-built in Crewe, England, and made to order, the rear-wheel drive Corniche was powered by a turbocharged 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed 4L80-E automatic transmission. Only 374 Mk.V Corniche vehicles were built during its production run.
VL410MT V8 engine
The 6.75-litre VL410MT V8 petrol engine had an aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, aluminium alloy cylinder heads, a single light-pressure turbocharger, overhead valves, two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 8.0:1.
Dimensions and suspension
Sharing its platform with the Bentley Mk.1 Azure, the Mk.V Corniche was 5405 mm long, 2050 mm wide, 1475 mm tall and had a 3061 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 2735 kg.
The Mk.V Corniche had double wishbone front and independent rear suspension with semi-trailing arms; the suspension also included an adaptive ride control function which automatically adjusted the suspension dampers according to driving conditions.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corniche | 6.8-litre turbo petrol V8 | 4sp auto | 242 kW at 4000 rpm | 738 Nm at 2100-2300 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Mk.V Corniche included dual front airbags, ABS, traction control and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Brakes
The Mk.V Corniche had 340 mm micro-alloy disc brakes front and rear.
Features
Standard features for the Corniche included 17-inch alloy wheels with 255/55 tyres, an eight speaker sound system with a six-disc CD changer, climate control air conditioning, power adjustable and heated front seats with memory settings, power adjustable rear seats, Connolly leather upholstery, Wilton wool carpets, cruise control, front fog lights, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, burr walnut interior trim, a trip computer and an immobiliser.
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