Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 1998–2002 car dimensions: 5390 mm long, 1932 mm wide and 1515 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,400 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin uses Connolly leather seats with electric adjustment, dual-stage heating and lumbar support on all four main positions, plus memory for the driver linked to the wheel and mirrors. Four-zone digital climate control is standard with filters and residual heat. Cruise control sits on the steering wheel. From model year 2000 park-distance sensors became standard front and rear while a pop-up navigation display was previously optional and then standard. a reversing camera was a factory option with that screen. Rear picnic tables and magazine pockets are fitted.
Boot volume is 374 litres. The lid has power open and automatic pull-down close.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2100 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is listed at 450 kg. Adaptive ride control and self-levelling suspension are standard.
The cabin uses Connolly leather on seats and trim with burl walnut veneer on the fascia, doors and picnic tables. Front seats offer four-way power adjustment, dual-stage heating, bi-lumbar support and four-position memory linked to the wheel and mirrors. Rear seats are independently power-adjustable with lumbar support and heaters. Four-zone digital climate control includes pollen filters, a dehumidifier and residual heat. An optional sunroof is available. The ride feels cushioned thanks to adaptive damping and a stiffer body shell.
Premium unleaded petrol required. 94-litre tank.
ABS, driver and passenger airbags, traction control and front seatbelt pretensioners standard.
Adaptive ride control and ventilated disc brakes all round standard.
Body shell 65 percent stiffer than predecessor with multi-stage anti-corrosion treatment.
The 5.4-litre V12 runs on premium unleaded petrol. Combined fuel use is listed around the mid-teens mpg range depending on the test cycle. Tank capacity is 94 litres.
Regular specialist servicing keeps the car reliable. Oil and filter changes, along with checks on brakes, fluids, filters and the adaptive dampers, form the core routine. Corrosion protection on the underside needs attention over time, so garage storage helps.
Standard safety kit covers dual front airbags, ABS, traction control and pretensioners. The stiffer all-steel body and adaptive suspension aid stability. No independent crash-test ratings appear in the available records.
Living with the car means expecting high parts and labour costs for items such as exhausts or electrics. Main-dealer or specialist history preserves value. Tyres and paint need careful checks because of the car’s weight and low volume.
Length 5390 mm, Width 1932 mm, Height 1515 mm, Wheelbase 3116 mm (Silver Seraph 1998–2002)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, drom.ru and others, carfolio.com and cars-data.com.