Rolls-Royce Corniche V Convertible (2000-2002)
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Rolls-Royce Corniche V is a full-size luxury convertible in production from 2000 to 2002. It was powered by a turbocharged Rolls-Royce V8 engine that displaced 6.75 liters paired to GM's 4L80-E 4-speed automatic transmission.
Based on the Silver Seraph, the Mk5 Corniche is the RR-equivalent of Bentley Azure. It is one of the largest modern convertibles and was the most luxurious when it entered production in 2000.
The Corniche V was the only Rolls-Royce developed under VW's ownership. Its production ended abruptly as the brand was sold to BMW.
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Neofiliac score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptionally luxurious
- Elegant, though dated styling
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Very high fuel consumption
- Lethargic handling
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
187 L / 6.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
4
Payload
365 kg / 805 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
225/55 R17 W
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
5405 mm / 212.8 in
Size | Width
1910 mm / 75.2 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
2735.0 kg / 6029.6 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
3061 mm / 120.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Fuel Economy
19.1 L/100km / 12.3 MPG (combined) | 27.5 L/100km / 8.6 MPG (urban) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.7 L / 411.8 cu-in / 6748.0 cc
Engine | Power
329.0 hp / 245.3 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
48.8 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
738 Nm / 544.3 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2002
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