Rolls Royce Corniche 11 Convertible
Further Information
ARR 11 - Rolls-Royce Corniche II, 1988, #SCAZD00A8JCH23089, Mulliner Park Ward Convertible, this Corniche 11 is the only one available for wedding hire in Cornwall and arguably the best example of the marque in the country.
(1988-1989; U.S.A. and Japan 1987-1989)
Rolls-Royce's coach building division Mulliner Park Ward was keeping up the tradition of producing hand built convertibles. To meet European laws governing the size of exposed components several changes became necessary including a modified hood and a retractable Flying Lady mascot; obeying emission legislation in Japan as well as in the United States had resulted in fuel injection been fitted. A variety of minor alterations (e.g. aluminium radiator, external oil cooler) rounded up the process of modernization which was heralded by the new name Rolls-Royce Corniche II. Cars destined for North America were fitted with driver's airbag but lacked the anti lock brakes fitted on cars supplied in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The production line for the Corniche had been transferred from Hythe Road, London to Crewe prior to the Hythe Road factory's closure in 1991.
Technical Information
8 cylinder 90 degree V-configuration, aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners; bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc, aluminium alloy cylinder heads; Bosch K Jetronic fuel injection standard (from 1990 Bosch K Motronic fuel injection and ignitions control system standard); 3-speed automatic gearbox; hypoid bevel final drive; independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, hydraulic self-levelling height control rear; ventilated disc brakes front, plain discs rear, (Europe and Middle East supplied with anti-locking device); wheelbase 3,061 mm (120.5 in); tyres 235/70VR x 15
ARR 11 - Rolls-Royce Corniche II, 1988, #SCAZD00A8JCH23089, Mulliner Park Ward Convertible. An improved engine, rationalised front sub-frame and refined steering rack were important technical modifications on the R-R Corniche II. On entering the car it was noted that the inner armrests were replaced by a centre box armrest.
No. Made
1226 Rolls-Royce Corniche II and only 10 in Ivory livery