Quick answer
The 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, the latest model year on record, is 207.5″ long, 74.4″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 120.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,949 lb. At 17.3 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.
Every Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1982 | 207.9″ | 74″ | 58.7″ | 120.5″ | 4,954 lb |
| 1985–1989 | 207.9″ | 74.4″ | 58.7″ | 120.5″ | 5,020 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Silver Spirit year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 207.5″ | 74.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 207.5″ | 74.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 207.5″ | 74.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 207.9″ | 74.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 207.9″ | 74.4″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 207.9″ | 74″ | 120.5″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 207.9″ | 74″ | 120.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Silver Spirit fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.3 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 439 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.4″ | 75.6″ | −1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.5″ | 119.3″ | +1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 4,949 lb | 4,440 lb | +509 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Silver Spirit against its rivals
Next to the Dodge DIPLOMAT and Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE, the Silver Spirit is the longest and the heaviest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (this car) | 1989 | 207.5″ | 74.4″ | 4,949 lb |
| Dodge DIPLOMAT | 1989 | 204.7″ | 72.4″ | 3,580 lb |
| Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE | 1989 | 206.7″ | 72.4″ | 3,770 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 Silver Spirit bigger than the 1988?
No. The 1989 and 1988 Silver Spirit are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Silver Spirit or the Dodge DIPLOMAT?
The 1989 Dodge DIPLOMAT is 2.8″ shorter and 1,369 lb lighter than the 1989 Silver Spirit.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 Silver Spirit model years, 1981 to 1989. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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