Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Sedan (1998-2002)

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Product Overview

Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1998 to 2002. It was available with a single BMW-sourced M73 V12 engine that displaced 5.4 liters paired with ZF's 5HP30 5-speed automatic transmission to send power to the rear wheels.
Slotted to be the flagship of the storied English manufacturer, the Silver Seraph came out at a time of financial difficulties for the firm. Rather than developing its own, more efficient engine, Rolls-Royce decided to use BMW's naturally-aspirated M73 engine, which offered improved refinement and smoother power delivery. It was also the first V12 offered by Rolls-Royce after WW2.
Compared to its twin sister, the Bentley Arnage, the Silver Seraph is found by many to be more elegant. It boasts incredible interior appointments.
With a 17.4L/100km (13.5mpg) fuel "dis-economy", however, owners have to be prepared to pay for their "smiles-per-mile".

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • The peak of elegance
  • Superb refinement
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Very smooth V12 power delivery
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Not the most reliable vehicle on the road

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Specifications

LWB (Park Ward)SWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity374 L / 13.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity100.0 L / 26.4 gal94.0 L / 24.8 gal
Passengers5
Payload360 kg / 794 lbs397 kg / 875 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size235/65 R16 W

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1515 mm / 59.6 in
Size | Length5640 mm / 222.0 in5390 mm / 212.2 in
Size | Width1930 mm / 76.0 in1932 mm / 76.1 in
Track Width | Front1608.0 mm / 63.3 in
Track Width | Rear1608.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight2435.0 kg / 5368.3 lbs2400.0 kg / 5291.1 lbs
Wheel Size16 in
Wheelbase3366 mm / 132.5 in3116 mm / 122.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.3 sec7.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.9 sec7.2 sec
Fuel Economy17.4 L/100km / 13.5 MPG (combined) | 25.4 L/100km / 9.3 MPG (urban) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:1
Engine | Displacement5.4 L / 328.2 cu-in / 5379.0 cc
Engine | Power326.0 hp / 243.1 kW @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output60.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque490 Nm / 361.4 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2000 ~ 20021998 ~ 2002

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