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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949 (1951–1955) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 1 1951 - 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1949 Sedan
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
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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

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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