Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Ltd |
Production | 1955–1966 7,372 produced |
Assembly | Crewe, England |
Designer | John P. Blatchley[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Mk.I: 4.9 L (300 cu in) I6 Mk.II & III: 6.2 L (380 cu in) V8 |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Kerb weight | 4,647 lb (2,108 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Silver Dawn |
Successor | Silver Shadow |
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a luxury 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 John 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 was made essentially identical, apart from its radiator grille and badging.