Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 11 pictures
Rolls-Royce takes ten years to develop the Silver Shadow in Crewe, England and increased its production of "conservative tradition" in the modern era of "democratization" (relative) with a prize for the first time below 100 000 francs in 1960.
This model is equipped with the V8 engine - 6.2 liters - 200 hp of the previous Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud with block and aluminum cylinder heads for a consumption of 25 liters per 100 driving and easily cast 35 liters minimum Town.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with the first self-supporting monocoque chassis of the mark, brake discs, wheel independent rear suspension supported by an automatic leveling hydraulic Citroën and first steering.
In 1977, the Silver Shadow II is shown at the Salon International Geneva Motor with slight modifications symbolic of his body, a steering rack, an electronic control of fuel and a dual exhaust outlet .
A variant Bentley is marketed with the only difference the shape of the grille. Alternative coupe cabriolet is marketed under the name Rolls-Royce Corniche in 1971.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow wins second place trophy European Car of the year 1966 behind the Renault 16.
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