ROLLS-ROYCE
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949 (1951–1955) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | 4.6 Automatic | 4 | 128 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949 overview
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949) is the 1st generation of the Silver Dawn, built from 1951 to 1955. It is offered as a Sedan with 1 engine (petrol), from 128 HP. The 4.6 (128 Hp) Automatic reaches a top speed of 140 km/h and is 5168 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn have?
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949) has 128 HP, depending on the engine: 4.6 Fhead (128 HP).
What engines are available for the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn?
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is available with 1 engine: 4.6 Fhead (128 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn?
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is 5168 mm long, 1778 mm wide, 1670 mm tall, with a 3048 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn |
|---|---|
| Year | 1951–1955 |
| Platform | Rolls Royce |
| Variant | 4.6 (128 Hp) Automatic |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 128 HP |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 16.2 s |
Engine
| Engine code | F Head I6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4566 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 92.0 mm |
| Stroke | 114.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.75 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | ohv |
| Oil capacity | 9.0 L |
| Coolant | 18.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | torque_converter |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | hydramatic_4at |
| Gearbox manufacturer | gm |
Dimensions
| Length | 5168 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1778 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3048 mm |
| Front track | 1435 mm |
| Rear track | 1485 mm |
| Ground clearance | 191 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1914 kg |
|---|
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 20.2 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 82.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Independent Coil Spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Leaf Spring |
| Front brakes | drum |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
| Tire size | Front wheel tires: 215/75 R16Rear wheel tires: 215/75 R16 |
| Wheel rims | 6.5J x 16 |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 15 kg/Hp, 66.9 Hp/tonne |
|---|
Other
| Start Of Production | 1951 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1955 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.