Car Overview

Trim

Other

Engine Capacity (cc)

4000+ cc

Target Market

UAE (can be exported)

Seating Capacity

4 Seater

Fuel Type

Petrol

Rolls-Royce Corniche 1989 - Japanese Specs - Classic Luxury

For sale: A stunning 1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche, a true icon of luxury and elegance. This model comes with Japanese Specs. This classic Rolls-Royce offers a smooth and refined driving experience. A rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history in excellent condition. Contact now for more details.
1. The Engine: The Iconic "6¾" V8
The 1989 model used the legendary 6.75-liter L-Series V8, an all-aluminum engine that was the hallmark of Rolls-Royce for decades.

Type: 6.75L (6,750cc) 90° V8

Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated (No turbos)

Fuel System: Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection (standard for 1989, providing smoother idling and better cold starts than earlier carburetors).

Estimated Output: While not official, it produced approximately 230–240 hp and roughly 310–330 lb-ft of torque.

Construction: Aluminum-silicon alloy block with cast-iron wet cylinder liners.

2. Transmission & Drivetrain
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic (the robust GM Turbo Hydramatic 400). It was known for nearly imperceptible shifts, prioritizing "wafting" comfort.

Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD).

Performance: 0–60 mph in about 10 seconds with a top speed of roughly 120 mph (193 km/h). This was impressive considering the car weighed over 5,200 lbs (2,360 kg).

3. Key 1989 Model Features
Since 1989 sat between the "II" and "III" generations, the features can vary slightly depending on when the car was built:

Braking: 1989 was one of the first years where Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) were standard across the board.

Suspension: It featured an advanced hydraulic self-leveling suspension system (licensed from Citroën) that kept the car perfectly level regardless of passenger or luggage weight.

The Corniche III Update (Late 1989): If the car is a "Series III," it features color-coded bumpers (replacing the chrome/rubber look), new alloy wheels, and an updated dashboard with more modern instrumentation.

4. Luxury & Interior

The engine was designed to be so quiet that you could hear the electric clock ticking at 60 mph—a famous Rolls-Royce marketing claim.

Craftsmanship: The interior used "Mirror-Matched" Walnut veneers (where the wood grain on the left side perfectly matches the right).

Leather: Only the finest Connolly hides were used, usually from cattle raised in high-altitude environments (to ensure the skins had no insect bites or barbed-wire scars).

Posted on: 27th April 2026