Performance Review: Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 - [1975]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Rolls-Royce Camargue Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1975. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 and the 1975 Lotus Esprit S1 2.0.This particular Rolls-Royce Camargue has a 6750cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Camargue shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Camargue's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2330 kgs (5136 lbs) this makes the Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Rolls-Royce Camargue shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 6750cc 16V V8 engine produces 200 bhp (149 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Rolls-Royce Camargue you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (110.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Rolls-Royce Camargue.

The Rolls-Royce Camargue has a Power to weight ratio of 85.8 bhp per ton and 170.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1975 Camargue competing with the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (110.7 bhp per ton) or the 1955 Triumph TR3 2.0L Convertible (110.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Rolls-Royce Camargue generating around 170.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo (195.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 BMW 2 Series M235i Cabriolet Auto F23 (195.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.3 secs, this made the Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 as fast as the 1961 Triumph TR4 2.1L (10.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (11.00 secs) the 2011 Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v (11.00 secs) the or the 1982 Vauxhall-Opel Manta 1.8 GT (11.00 secs). This Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI (11.00 secs) the 2011 Dacia Sandero 1.6 16v (11.00 secs) the 1982 Renault 11 GTX (11.00 secs) the and the 1982 Vauxhall-Opel Manta 1.8 GT (11.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Camargue and the 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire

When talking about the performance of the Rolls-Royce Camargue on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.64 secs @ 73.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 283 V8 Turbo Fire (18.55 secs), the 2008 Abarth 500 Opening Edition 1.4 Turbo (18.55 secs), and the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.5 V6 GSi (18.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1975 version of the Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 has a maximum speed of 119mph.

Top Speed of the 1975 Camargue equals the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue 6.8 V8 then how about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph), the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (130 mph), or the 2017 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive (130 mph).

Related Links:

1975 Camargue Rivals List.

A Brief History of Rolls-Royce

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