Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph V12 2001

Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 2001, LHD. 5.4 ltr V12, 121400 km's. Finished in Silver Pearl with a single dark blue coachline, French Navy leather interior.

The first design sketches from the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph touched the paper in October 1990. After several refinements were made, the definitive design was reached in 1994. Development concluded in late 1997, with pilot production models being produced into early 1998. The Silver Seraph was launched at the 1998 Geneva Motor Show as the successor of the Silver Spirit that had been in production since 1980. 

“An all-new motor car for the next millennium,” proclaimed the first brochure for the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph in 1998. And it was no exaggeration either, as a veritable revolution had also taken place behind the scenes of the new-look exterior. The first Rolls-Royce to be powered by an exquisitely refined 12-cylinder engine since the famous pre-war Phantom III. Boasting a capacity of 5.4 litres and two banks of cylinders arranged in a V formation, the V12 is a magnificent sight. And allied to a silky smooth automatic transmission, it produces that inimitable Rolls-Royce sensation – a mixture of wafting and gliding and the feeling of being gloriously detached from the world outside.

Although Rolls-Royce always prefers to use the perfunctory description of “adequate” in reference to this aspect of performance (rather than spelling it out in figures), it is perhaps worth quoting the readings measured for the Silver Seraph. In its road test conducted in July 1998, the Silver Seraph recorded acceleration times of 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in eight seconds and 0 – 160 km/h (99 mph) in 18 seconds. The test team clocked a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph) and were charmed by the smoothness of the powertrain: “The Spirit of Ecstasy has never been propelled through the air so briskly and yet so gently,” the beamed.

The Silver Seraph was only in production for four years (until 2002) and just 1,570 were made. Well-maintained models are becoming increasingly popular, even though the car still has a very contemporary design that seems to stay in touch with the new millennium.

This particular Silver Seraph was first delivered in Germany. After an extensive check by our mechanics we were convinced that we have a well maintained diamond in our showroom, that can be driven instantly. A chance of a lifetime as a daily driver or as a new member of your collection.