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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Base

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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue – front Unverified
Photo: 1980 Rolls-Royce Camargue by Bergsonn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Camargue (1975–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1980 Rolls-Royce Camargue by Bergsonn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1984 Rolls-Royce Camargue Classic-Gala 2025 DSC 1107 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: RR Camargue in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Rolls-Royce Camargue Pininfarina Armaturen by Norbert Schnitzler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Base is a 6.8-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

The Camargue measures 203.5 inches long on a 120.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,135 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type6.75L V8 OHV
Displacement6.75 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection Typecarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length203.5 in
Width75.5 in
Height58 in
Wheelbase120 in
Curb Weight5,135 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Rolls-Royce CAMARGUE. 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

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 ROLLS-ROYCE CAMARGUE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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