The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III saloon

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Engine: Eight cylinders in 90º vee-formation, 104.14 x 91.44 mm. (6,230 c.c.). Push-rod-operated overhead valves. 9.0-to-1 compression ratio. Horsepower not disclosed.

Gear ratios: (Automatic gearbox). First, 11.75 to 1; 2nd, 8.10 to 1; 3rd, 4.46 to 1 ; top, 3.08 to 1.

Tyres: 15 Dunlop Fort tubeless, on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 2 tons 1 cwt. 3 qtr. (kerb weight).

Steering ratio: (Power steering.) 4 1/4-turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity:18 gallons. (Range approx. 200 miles.)

Wheelbase: 10 ft. 3 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 10 1/2 in.; rear, 5 ft. 0 in.

Dimensions: 17 ft. 6 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 3/4 in. x 5ft. 4 in. (high).

Price: £4,660 (£5,632, inclusive of purchase tax). With extras as tested: £6,073 13s.Makers: Rolls-Royce Ltd., Crewe, Cheshire, England.

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