1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Base
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- Photo: 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in Brewster Green, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II 6.8 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Classic-Gala 2025 DSC 1103 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in Brewster Green, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Berlin Classic Remise RR Silver Shadow by Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Base is a 6.8-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Silver Shadow measures 203.5 inches long on a 119.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,648 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.75L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 6.75 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.5 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 59.75 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,648 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Rolls-Royce SILVER SHADOW. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 30, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HEAT GENERATED BY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. BRAKE HOSE MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM THE DUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 80V066000
Jan 10, 1978 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE MAY REMAIN ON AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL EVEN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE. THIS MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: AS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION, DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SLEEVE BALL CHAIN LINKING THE BELLOWS VACUUM ASSEMBLY TO THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE LINKAGE.
NHTSA campaign 78V006000
Oct 25, 1977 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, ANY OF THE FOUR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM THE TRACK ROD ADJUSTER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE TRACK ADJUSTING CLAMP BOLTS, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 77V190000
Jun 14, 1977 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION
DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED: THE FOUR SETSCREWS SECURING THE STEERING RACK MOUNTING FRAME TO THE SUB-FRAME; FOUR NUTS AND BOLTS SECURING ENGINE FRONT MOUNT CROSS-MEMBERS TO THE SUB-FRAME; TWO SETSCREWS SECURING THE INNER BALL JOINT BRACKET TO THE STEERING RACK; AND THREE COUNTERSUNK SETSCREWS SECURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO ITS HUB.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN BOLTS AND SCREWS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 77V089000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.