1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
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The design was a major departure from its predecessor, the Silver Cloud, and aside from a more modern appearance, the Silver Shadow introduced many new features such as disc rather than drum brakes, monocoque construction, and independent rear suspension, rather than the outdated live axle design of previous cars. The Shadow featured a 172 hp 6. 2 L V8 from 1965 to 1969, and a 189 hp 6. 75 L V8 from 1970 to 1980. Both powerplants were coupled to a General Motors-sourced Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmission, except on pre-1970 right-hand-drive models, which used the same 4-speed automatic gearbox as the Silver Cloud. The car's most innovative feature was a high-pressure hydraulic system licensed from Citro«n, with dual-circuit braking and hydraulic self-levelling suspension. At first, both the front and rear of the car were...