Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II 1959

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The Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959. Little changed externally but it now had a 6.2 L V8 engine, which pushed the weight to 2.11 tonnes. Performance was greatly improved and top speed was raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), but the main improvements were in acceleration and torque. Power steering became standard. Electrically operated windows were now available as an option.

Although the improved performance of the new car was welcomed, commentators of the time noted that the V8-engined Silver Cloud II was neither as quiet nor as smooth as the straight-six-cylinder-engined Silver Cloud I, despite the new engine's hydraulic tappet operation.[4] The new wet-linered V8 was also a little cramped in an engine bay intended originally for a narrower unit: in order to change the sparking plugs it was necessary to remove the front wheel on the car's right side.[4] There seems to have been a problem with crankshaft breakages in the earlier V8s: this was blamed on lack of lubrication to the bearings.[4]

The basic architecture of the Silver Cloud II did not change between 1959 and 1963, but there were numerous minor changes implemented, notable among them a succession of improvements to the ventilation system.[4] Interior changes in 1961 included the adoption of blue instrument lighting, the introduction of a combined indicator / headlamp flasher switch and of a handbrake warning light. A remodelled rear light assembly was introduced in May 1962 and a change to single sealed-beam headlamps was made in August 1962.[4]

The Motor magazine tested a Series II in 1960. They recorded a top speed of 104.7 mph (168.5 km/h), acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.9 seconds and a fuel consumption of 13 miles per imperial gallon (22 L/100 km; 11 mpg-US). The test car cost £6092 including taxes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Silver_Cloud#Silver_Cloud_II

Lots of space

 

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Very nice.

 

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This thing has luxury all over it

 

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This thing has luxury all over it

Yeah, and we need some proper massive luxury cars to strip, cage and lower to take on the Nurb'

 

[Neddo]

If only Gran Turismo had a football kind of game just to prove how heavy this car is

 

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If only Gran Turismo had a football kind of game just to prove how heavy this car is

Yeah they had that on Forza 4, Top Gear football. It was pretty fun and quite popular. It was generally dominated by the Ford Raptor and Hummer H1 lol

 

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Classic RR .... it's a YES!
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Voted but frankly, any Rollers will do. 👍👍
....................Actually, I take that back: 80s and early 90s Rollers are definitely a no-go. Uh-uh.

 

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Voted but frankly, any Rollers will do. 👍👍
....................Actually, I take that back: 80s and early 90s Rollers are definitely a no-go. Uh-uh.

I disagree. most luxury cars before electro era. and sound.....

 

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I disagree. most luxury cars before electro era. and sound.....

Tried to find pics of busted Rollers in google but instead found these gems, so I'll leave 'em here.

 

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what is that 3rd thing? it's so cute!

 

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what is that 3rd thing? it's so cute!

According to Google, it's a 1925 Rolls Phantom. However, it's not a standard body, so I'm guessin' it's a coachbuilt one-off. I'm tryin' to find more info.

Edit: it's called 1925 Rolls Phantom I Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe. Ugur Sahin Design has done a second, modern interpretation:

Link here: http://www.gizmag.com/rolls-royce-jonckheere-aerodynamic-coupe-ll/25479/

I could do a thread if you want....

 

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According to Google, it's a 1925 Rolls Phantom. However, it's not a standard body, so I'm guessin' it's a coachbuilt one-off. I'm tryin' to find more info.

Edit: it's called 1925 Rolls Phantom I Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe. Ugur Sahin Design has done a second, modern interpretation:

Link here: http://www.gizmag.com/rolls-royce-jonckheere-aerodynamic-coupe-ll/25479/

I could do a thread if you want....

Beautiful, like a villains car.

 

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According to Google, it's a 1925 Rolls Phantom. However, it's not a standard body, so I'm guessin' it's a coachbuilt one-off. I'm tryin' to find more info.

Edit: it's called 1925 Rolls Phantom I Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe. Ugur Sahin Design has done a second, modern interpretation:


Link here: http://www.gizmag.com/rolls-royce-jonckheere-aerodynamic-coupe-ll/25479/

I could do a thread if you want....

Those are just renders/photoshops I think you can't suggest that

 

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Those are just renders/photoshops I think you can't suggest that

No not the Ugur one, I meant the 1925 version...

 

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Yeah they had that on Forza 4, Top Gear football. It was pretty fun and quite popular. It was generally dominated by the Ford Raptor and Hummer H1 lol

Only if both the Ford Raptor and Hummer H1 could be in GT6, but it's possible. There are threads for them as well.

I don't know if Turn 10 has an exclusive license for Rolls-Royce but hopefully Microsoft won't pull an EA.

 

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No not the Ugur one, I meant the 1925 version...

you can suggest that!

 

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Another legendary luxurios yacht on wheels updated