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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
(Introduced 1998)
The Silver Seraph
The first new model from Rolls-Royce for 18 yearsThe Silver Seraph has a new V 12 engine and 5 speed transmission.
The engine, which is 5.4 litre, is an original design by BMW and
has been further developed by a joint team of engineers working
at Crewe and Munich.
Engine:
Alluminium alloy 5,379cc V12 60 degree configuration, 24 valves,
single overhead camshaft to each bank, Stroke 79mm, bore 85mm, compression ratio 10:1
Transmission:
5 speed automatic with electronic actuation. Adaptive gear
shift management. Transmission torque reduction control.
Braking system:
Power boost control system with 4-channel anti-lock (ABS).
Large diameter ventilated micro alloy disc brakes with "single
fist" callipers. Front diameter 314mm, rear 305mm, pad wear
indicator system.
Traction assistance:
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) via engine torque reduction
control and braking intervention to rear wheels. Speed sensors on
all wheels. Aquaplaning detection
Suspension:
Independent double wishbone, front and rear. Computer
controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system with response time
of 1/100th of a second. Automatic ride height control with
automatic load compensation.Weight distribution front-rear
50:50 (kerbside)
Steering:
Power assisted rack and pinion. Rotary open-centre type
hydraulic control valve. 3.55 turns, lock to lock. Three section
steering column; lower section de-couples on impact. Electric
rake adjustment of steering wheel with automatic easy entry/exit
feature - memory linked to settings for the drivers seat.
Performance
| MAX SPEED |
140 MPH |
| ACCELERATION |
0-60mph - 6.9secs
0-100mph - 17.2secs
30-50mph - 2.5secs
50-70mph - 3.5secs |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION |
Urban: 11.1 miles/gallon |
| DIMENSIONS |
Overall length: 17ft 8.2in
Width: 7ft 0.7in
Height: 4ft 11.6in
Boot volume: 13.2 cu ft
Turning circle: 41ft 5in
Wheelbase: 10ft 2.7in
Front track: 5ft 3.3in |
The power output: 322 bhp (240kW) at 5,000 rpm with maximum torque rated at 361 lbft (490Nm).
Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds
Maximum Speed: up to 140 mph
It also has new Rolls-Royce Motors designed adaptive
suspension and new braking and traction systems.
Styling: The Silver Seraph has a shouldered waistline which sweeps from front to rear with a traditional Rolls-Royce styled boot and rounded tail lamps.
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