The Rolls-Royce Camargue is a compact car built from 1981 to 1987 over 2 generations. Engines offered: V8. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Camargue is
The Rolls-Royce Camargue is a compact car that Rolls-Royce built from 1981 to 1987 — 7 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 1986. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Rolls-Royce range: Spectre, Dawn.
Camargue generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Camargue's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Camargue that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-1978 | 524 cm | 305 cm | 2347 kg | - | - |
| 1986 | 525 cm | 305 cm | - | +1 cm | - |
Rolls-Royce Camargue tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Camargue owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Rolls-Royce Camargue have? Power & range
The Rolls-Royce Camargue is offered with 1 powertrain — 6.8L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Rolls-Royce Camargue, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.8L · 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Camargue by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Rolls-Royce Camargue. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Camargue | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Rolls-Royce Camargue?
The Camargue is a compact car, built from 1981 to 1987 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V8.
How many generations does the Camargue have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 1986. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Rolls-Royce Camargue warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Camargue reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Camargue?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Rolls-Royce
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2004–2026 | 21 | 14 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Rolls-Royce Cullinan | 2019–2026 | 10 | 14 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2010–2026 | 14 | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith | 2014–2021 | 1 | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Rolls-Royce Spectre | 2024–2026 | 5 | 81 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn | 2016–2021 | 2 | 15 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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