1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Base
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- Photo: 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit II by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit with US spec lights by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1981 MKI VIN BCH02209 door by Aranjarret, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1981 MKI VIN BCH02209 rear by Aranjarret, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Base is a 6.8-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $109,000 MSRP.
The Silver Spirit measures 207.5 inches long on a 120.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,949 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $109,000 ($389,714 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8, overhead valve |
| Displacement | 6.75 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 207.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,949 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Rolls-Royce SILVER SPIRIT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 7, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 14 MY 1980-1982 BENTLEY T2, MY 1980-1987 CONTINENTAL, AND MULSANNE, MY 1980-1982 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II, MY 1980 SILVER WRAITH II, MY 1980-1987 CORNICHE, SILVER SPIRIT AND MY 1981-1987 SILVER SPUR PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY, AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION OF THE RUBBER HOSE. THE HOSE MAY DEGRADE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
NHTSA campaign 08V585000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.