The Silver Spirit/Spur was the first car ever built with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy — nudge the mascot hard enough and it simply sinks into the radiator shell instead of snapping off.
Median 108 hp across 263 similar cars
Lead trim: Base
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur1987–1989
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FactThe Silver Spirit/Spur was the first car ever built with a retractable Spirit of Ecstasy — nudge the mascot hard enough and it simply sinks into the radiator shell instead of snapping off.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1987–1989 | 6.8 L 8-cyl | 205 hp | — | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
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