Rolls-Royce Camargue 1975–1986 car dimensions: 5170 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,347 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 708 litres.
The cabin uses soft Nuella leather on seats and wheel, Wilton wool carpets and Circassian walnut veneers. An aircraft-style fascia houses round dials and switches. Dual-level automatic climate control is standard and sets different temperatures for upper and lower zones. Electric front seats, windows, seat-back release and central locking are fitted. Rear seats are wide and comfortable with good legroom and headroom for a two-door coupe. Cruise control is standard via a switch on the gear selector.
Boot space measures 25 cubic feet, the largest in the contemporary Rolls-Royce range, and suits long trips with luggage for four.
The cabin uses soft Nuella leather on seats and steering wheel with deep Wilton wool carpets edged in leather and Circassian walnut veneers. An aircraft-cockpit fascia holds instruments in matt black surrounds. Front seats adjust electrically via base knobs and have electric backrest release for rear access. Rear seats offer exceptional width and legroom for a two-door coupe with excellent headroom from lower seating and pleated roof lining. Dual-level automatic air conditioning serves all four seats and holds set face and foot temperatures. Electric windows, central locking and cruise control are fitted. Seats feel thickly padded and comfortable on the self-levelling ride.
6.75-litre V8 petrol with three-speed automatic
Fuel use reported around 10-15 mpg or 20 L/100 km
Four-wheel disc brakes with three hydraulic systems
Seatbelts for all four seats standard
Passed US side, rear, roof and 30 mph frontal tests on one bodyshell
Side-intrusion bars and energy-absorbing materials
The car runs a 6.75-litre aluminium V8 on petrol through carburettors (Solex or SU depending on market) and a GM three-speed automatic. Contemporary figures put consumption near 10 mpg, with later reports of 11-15 mpg or about 20 L/100 km combined. Tank capacity is around 107 litres.
Original maker service intervals are not widely published in surviving materials. Specialist practice for these cars typically follows 6 000-mile or six-month interim checks and 12 000-mile or annual full services covering oil, filters, brakes, suspension and hydraulics. The self-levelling system and high-pressure hydraulics need regular attention to stay quiet and level.
Safety was designed in from the start. The structure met rising global standards with better crash deformity control, energy-absorbing interior surfaces and seatbelts for every seat. Side-intrusion bars sit in the doors. One bodyshell completed the full set of American tests for side impact, rear impact, roof crush and a 30 mph frontal crash. Brakes are powered discs, ventilated at the front, on three separate hydraulic circuits. Power steering and automatic height control complete the kit.
Living with the car means specialist care for the complex climate system, hydraulics and coachbuilt body. Documented history of regular maintenance keeps the V8 and automatic reliable. Parts for rare items such as Solex carburettors can be scarce, so many owners convert or stock spares. The ride and cabin remain quiet and composed when everything works.
Length 5170 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 3051 mm (Camargue 1975–1986)
Sources: manufacturer data, autoevolution.com, carbaze.com and carfolio.com, conceptcarz.com.