2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Sedan Sedan RWD Crewe, England The Silver Seraph is the first all-new Rolls in 20 years, and debuted in 1998 as a 1999 model. The 2001 model year holds no changes for the saloon. Instant conferment of old-world-aristocrat status, interior is to die for. If you gotta ask you can't afford it. Ghost. Phantom. Wraith. Seraph. Casting call for "Buffy"? No, just some of the specters in the Rolls-Royce fleet, the common theme being that they're all "silent as ghosts." Rolls-Royce hails the Silver Seraph as "the most technically advanced and refined machine ever made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars." A 5.4-liter V12 powerplant conveying 322 horsepower and 361 foot-pounds of torque at 3,900 rpm is charged with hauling around this 5180-pound sedan, and does a fine job at it - zero-to-60 acceleration runs are procured in 7 seconds, and it only requires 2.6 seconds to go from 30-50 mph. You'll be a favorite of the local gas station, as the Titan-sized automobile (whose exterior dimensions rival that of the Chevy Suburban - it's only 7 inches shorter but almost 4 inches wider) quaffs a gallon for every 13 miles traveled. The negatives of driving such a heavy car are the incumbent body roll and wallow. Rolls addresses these in the Silver Seraph by increasing torsional rigidity, maintaining a 50/50 weight distribution, stiffening the springs, and giving the Seraph a wider track than previous Rollers. The positive is that you'll claim proprietorship over cool oddities such as the mascot in the form of the lady bending over (a.k.a. The Spirit of Ecstasy - and by the way, it's stainless steel, not silver). For safety considerations, it's mounted on a spring-loaded mechanism designed to retract instantly into the radiator shell upon any kind of impact. The Seraph comes in one lavishly appointed configuration. Standard with your Rolls are four-channel electronic ABS and traction and stability control, which reduces engine torque and applies the brakes to the misbehaving rear wheel. You'll also kindly note the trip computer, navigation system, park distance control system, six-disc CD changer with remote control for rear passenger operation, and picnic tables in the front seatbacks. To ensure the authenticity and originality of each and every individual Rolls-Royce, you can choose from any one of numerous configurations for your coach. The Silver Seraph offers 22 exterior colors, either as monotone or two-tone finish, 23 shades of Connolly leather for the upholstery, and 16 different tints for the lamb's wool carpeting. Of course, they are also happy to oblige any requests for special colors. You'll be satisfied to know that it took about 18 days to complete a full set of wood veneer trim for the hand-trimmed interior, and that every wooden surface is from the same tree so as to achieve consistency. For further individualization, you can fit a bureau, a refrigerator or vanity mirrors. Install a bidet and you've got a lovely pied-a-terre. Being inside of a Silver Seraph is what Holly Golightly said of Tiffany's - "It's like nothing bad can ever happen here." Bad things would never dare be so presumptuous. 3Unlimited 3Unlimited 3Unlimited NA NA NA 12 5.4 liters V12 322 hp @ 5000 rpm 361 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm 212.2 in. 83.5 in. 59.6 in. 5180 lbs. 122.7 in. NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 13.2 cu.ft. Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 26.4 gal. 12 mpg / 16 mpg 317 mi. / 422 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. N/A $219,900 7.35% $800 $3,700 No Holdback SEDAN (5A): 5.4L V12 SOHC EFI 24-valve engine, premium fuel required; 5-speed OD automatic transmission with adaptive shift control and torque reduction control; automatic stability control; power rack and pinion steering with vehicle speed sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system; brake pad wear indicators; front independent double wishbone suspension with computer controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system, rear independent double wishbone suspension with computer controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system; automatic ride height control with auto load compensator; 26.4 gal. fuel capacity; side door beams; body-colored folding driver's and passenger's power remote outside mirrors with tilt down function; audible park distance control; remote fuel release; power trunk release; power trunk closing mechanism; automatic headlamp system, programmable headlamps, headlamp leveling system, walk-up/away courtesy headlamps; stone chip protection; energyabsorbing bumpers; lift assisted luggage compartment lid; glass with ferrous compound to control solar loading; clear indicator and side lamp lenses; 16" x 7" cast aluminum spoke wheels with locking polished stainless steel center and painted feature ring; P235/65R16 tires; dual level air conditioning; dual mechanism power windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap feature; power door locks with auto-unlock; AM/FM stereo, 8 speakers, 6-disc autochanger with remote control mounted in center console; multi-function alarm system includes rolling code transponder immobilization of both engine management and starter motor systems, perimetric sensors to doors, bonnet, luggage compartment and glove box; microwave interior volume sensing glass break sensor; central locking and deadlock system with master and limited access including valet parking keys; garage door opener; driver's seat memory includes settings for exterior mirrors and steering wheel; 4-way heated power adjustabledriver's and passenger's seats with adjustable lumbar support and 4 memory settings, dual heated power adjustable rear seats with easy entry and adjustable lumbar support; hide covered steering wheel and dashboard cowl; driver's and passenger's airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 3 rear 3-point seatbelts; anti-trap electric window safety mechanism; leather upholstery; Wilton carpeted interior, lambswool rugs; analogue instrumentation includes battery gauge, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel level gauge, outside temperature gauge and analog clock, driver information panel, trip computer; cruise control with steering wheel controls; GPS navigation system; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; electric adjustable steering wheel with automatic easy entry/exit feature; self-adjusting front seat belts; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system with side-to-side, split level (face/feet), front/rear temperature regulation, pollen and dust micro-filters,dehumidifier and residual heating; dual cupholders in front center console, dual cupholders in rear console; picnic tables located in front seat backs and magazine stowage in front seat backs. -- Bird's Eye Maple Veneer N/A $1,760 -- Bottle Cooler to Rear Center Armrest N/A $5,985 -- Burr Oak Veneer N/A $1,760 -- Carpet Color Matched to Customer Specification N/A $2,145 -- Carpet Color from Previous Rolls-Royce & Bentley Model Year Range N/A $1,515 -- DVD System with Twin 6.5" LCD Screens in Headrests N/A $9,950 -- Dual Color Paint Scheme N/A $2,725 -- Electric Blind to Rear Window N/A $3,495 -- Embroidered Marque Emblems to all Headrests N/A $445 -- Fine Lines $0 $0 -- Fine Lines Color Matched to Customer Specification N/A $150 -- Four Umbrellas Fitted to Luggage Compartment N/A $395 -- Hide Bound Carpet Footrests N/A $265 -- Hide Bound Carpet Overmat in Luggage Compartment N/A $195 -- Hide Bound Carpet Overmats N/A $345 -- Hide Bound Carpet Overmats in Lieu of Lambswool Rugs $0 $0 -- Hide Bound Carpet Overmats in Lieu of Lambswool Rugs N/A $245 -- Hide Bound Carpet Overmats with Embroidered Emblems N/A $750 -- Hide Cocktail Compartment to Lower Front Seatback N/A $4,480 -- Hide Color From Previous Rolls-Royce & Bentley Model Year Range N/A $2,425 -- Hide Color Matched to Customer Specification N/A $3,165 -- Hide Document Stowage to Lower Front Seatback N/A $3,995 -- Hide Pads in Lieu of Companion Mirrors $0 $0 -- Hide Surround to Seat Switches N/A $250 -- Lambswool Rug Color Matched to Customer Specification N/A $920 -- Lambswool Rug Color from Previous Rolls-Royce & Bentley Model Year Range N/A $785 -- Lambswool Rug to Luggage Compartment N/A $545 -- Manually Operated Curtains to Rear Compartment N/A $8,160 -- Marque Emblems to Picnic Tables N/A $150 -- Marque Emblems to Waist Rails N/A $295 -- Paint Color Matched to Customer Specification N/A $4,750 -- Paint Color from Previous Rolls-Royce & Bentley Model Year Range N/A $3,750 -- Part Veneered Steering Wheel N/A $1,280 -- Plain Hide Door Panels $0 $0 -- Rear Grab Handles $0 $0 -- Rear Quarter Panel Marque Badges $0 $0 -- Second Telephone Handset to Rear Armrest N/A $795 -- Shadeband to Windscreen N/A $150 -- Sidelight Security Glass N/A $5,375 -- Steel Sunroof N/A $1,820 -- Two Tone Fascia Top Roll N/A $225 -- Two Tone Sun Visors N/A $225 -- Two Umbrellas Fitted to Luggage Compartment N/A $225 -- Veneer Cocktail Compartment to Lower Front Seatback N/A $5,240 -- Veneer Document Stowage to Lower Front Seatback N/A $4,790 -- Veneered Panels to all Doors N/A $990 -- Veneered Picnic Tables to Rear of Front Seats N/A $1,960 -- Veneered Surround to Seat Switches N/A $380 -- Wheels: 16" x 7" 16-spoke Chrome Plated Wheels N/A $2,490 -- Wheels: 16" x 7" 16-spoke Chromium Plated Alloy Wheels N/A $3,740 -- Wrap Over Fully Veneered Waist Rails N/A $445