Silver Dawn



The new Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn embodies the traditional Rolls-Royce values of peerless craftsmanship and the very latest technology. Superbly spacious and luxuriously appointed, the Silver Dawn mirrors the desires and values of its discriminating owners.

From the delicate modifications of the celebrated radiator, complementing the new styling, to the reshaped rear body, this new design is smooth, clean, more integrated. Uncompromising standards, tireless attention to detail, and a host of innovations combine to create a thoroughly modern motor car of timeless quality.


THE ELEGANCE OF QUALITY

Evolutionary, contoured body style combines modernity with classic distinction

Wrap-around and colour-matched bumpers smoothly blend into the body

The new radiator shell proportions, integral front airdam, new exterior mirrors and spare wheel mounted within the luggage compartment all contribute to the flowing unity of the design

New centre console with touch-opening panels which reveal the in-car entertainment system and smoker's accessories behind an unbroken cascade of wood veneer

Electric gear actuation provides lightness of control

New aluminum alloy wheels with classic unhurried Rolls-Royce style

Burr walnut veneer

A choice of 18 standard exterior colours, 7 non-standard exterior colours or any other colour to meet specific requirements

THE APPOINTMENT OF QUALITY

Four door luxury saloon with accommodation for up to five adults

Electric tilt-adjustable steering wheel enables the ideal driving position to be reached, improves instrument visibility and has ‘easy entry-exit' feature

Memory facility allows the positions of the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel of four different drivers to be recalled

Front passenger seat fitted with four memories for seat position

Air conditioning outlets for rear seat passengers permit individual control of the rear cabin environment

4x25 Watt tuner-CD audio system, playing through a ten speaker system

Wearing surfaces of upholstery in hide, Wilton carpet and lambswool rugs provide a unique interior ambience

THE ENDURANCE OF QUALITY

Underside of the bodyshell is zinc coated and put through a ten stage metal pre-treatment process prior to cathodic electro-priming. Multi-stage painting process culminates in the latest ‘clear-over-base' paint technology

Elastomeric stone-chip protective coating is applied to the sill and wheel arch areas prior to painting

Constructed using the highest quality materials and processes throughout

THE REFINEMENT OF QUALITY

6.75 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine

New 16 in (406.4 mm) diameter by 7 in (177.8 mm) width aluminum alloy wheels, together with the new 235/65VR16 tyres provide responsive steering and sure-footed roadholding without compromise to ride comfort

Four speed electronically controlled automatic gearbox with torque converter lock-up

2.69:1 final drive ratio delivers greater economy and very refined cruising

THE QUALITY OF INNOVATION

Automatic ride control provides computer management of the suspension dampers to optimise ride comfort and handling

Transmission shift energy management and adaptive shift control provide computer management of the gearbox to produce smooth gear changes under all conditions

High technology flexibilised polymer clearcoat lacquer applied to the front surfaces of the motor car provides increased stone-chip protection, yet is almost invisible to the eye

CFC-free air conditioning system

THE QUALITY OF SAFETY

Commanding view of the road ahead

Fully powered braking with four channel electronic anti-lock system and anti-dive geometry

Full-sized driver and front seat passenger airbags

Double anti-side intrusion beams to doors

Dual level air conditioning designed to maintain driver alertness

Orthopaedically designed seating system helps to reduce occupant stress levels

Careful attention to weight distribution under all loading cases, together with full-length lever arm front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension provide a safe and progressive handling characteristic at all times