The current Rolls-Royce Corniche is 204.7″ long, 72″ wide, on a 120.1″ wheelbase, weighing 5,335 lb. Since 1972 it has grown 1% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 17.1 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Rolls-Royce Corniche generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1973 | 203.5″ | 72″ | 58.7″ | 119.7″ | 4,731 lb |
| 1974–1978 | 207.5″ | 72″ | 59.8″ | 119.7″ | 4,815 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 59.4″ | 119.3″ | 5,004 lb |
| 1985–1989 | 204.7″ | 72″ | 59.8″ | 120.1″ | 5,335 lb |
From 1972 to today the Corniche gained 1.2″ of length (1%) and 604 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Corniche year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 207.5″ | 72.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 207.5″ | 72.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 204.7″ | 72.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 204.7″ | 72″ | 120.1″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 204.7″ | 72″ | 120.1″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 119.3″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 119.3″ | 2 | |
| 1978 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 119.3″ | 2 | |
| 1977 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 119.3″ | 2 | |
| 1976 | 207.5″ | 72.8″ | 119.3″ | 2 | |
| 1975 | 207.5″ | 72″ | 120.1″ | 2 | |
| 1974 | 207.5″ | 72″ | 119.7″ | 2 | |
| 1973 | 203.5″ | 72″ | 119.7″ | 2 | |
| 1972 | 203.5″ | 72″ | 119.7″ | 2 |
Will a Corniche fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.1 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 533 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72″ | 75.2″ | -3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.1″ | 118.1″ | +2.0″ |
| Curb weight | 5,335 lb | 4,381 lb | 954 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Rolls-Royce Corniche?
204.7″ (17′ 1″) in its current generation, 72″ wide and 59.8″ tall.
How much does a Rolls-Royce Corniche weigh?
5,335 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 1972.
Will a Corniche fit in a garage?
At 17.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the Corniche got bigger over the years?
Yes — 1.2″ longer and 604 lb heavier since 1972, across 4 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.