Rolls-Royce Corniche
Corniche I · 1971–1985 · 9 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche I in White, front right (Greenwich 2024) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1985 RR Corniche rear 3-4 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Poertschach Oldtimer RR and MG 09062013 444 by Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche I in White, front right (Greenwich 2024) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 RR Corniche rear 3-4 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Poertschach Oldtimer RR and MG 09062013 444 by Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8 L 6.75-liter L410 V8 | — | — | 3-speed GM THM400 automatic | RWD | 7/10 (8) | — |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8 L 6.75-liter L410 V8 | — | — | 3-speed GM THM400 automatic | RWD | 7/10 (8) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.75 L V8, overhead valve | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | $162,500 |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.75 L V8, overhead valve | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | $162,550 |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.75 L V8, overhead valve | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | $162,550 |
| 1977 | |||||||
| Convertible · Convertible | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Coupe · Coupe | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1976 | |||||||
| Convertible · Convertible | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Coupe · Coupe | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1975 | |||||||
| Convertible · Convertible | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Coupe · Coupe | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1974 | |||||||
| Convertible · Convertible | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Coupe · Coupe | 6.75L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | — |
| 1977 | 4 | — |
| 1976 | 1 | — |
| 1975 | 1 | — |
| 1974 | — | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.