Rolls-Royce
Corniche
Rolls-Royce Corniche: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeRolls-Royce
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2002
New registrations (EU)2000–2003
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Rolls-Royce Corniche (2000)1999–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2002 384 produced |
| Model years | 2000–2002 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Rolls-Royce SZ |
| Engines | 6.75 L turbocharged Rolls-Royce V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L80-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,061 mm |
| Length | 5,405 mm |
| Width | 2,058 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,736 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Crewe, England |
| Designer | Graham Hull |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.8 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 6.7 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.8 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 19.6 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 6.7 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 19.6 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 6.7–6.8 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 2 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 198 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,322 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2003 |