1949
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
The Silver Dawn was the first Rolls-Royce offered with a standard steel body rather than requiring separate coachbuilding — a democratisation (relative to previous Rolls-Royce practice) that made the marque accessible to a wider clientele. Its 4.6-litre inline-six delivered effortless silence-wrapped power.
Luxury Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 4.6L IOHV Inline-6 (B46) |
| Displacement | 4,566 cc |
| Horsepower | 135 hp |
| Torque | 303 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic (Hydramatic) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/h |
| Length | 5,182 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,638 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,099 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,900 kg |
| MSRP Range | £4,796 (1949 UK) |