What is the Rolls-Royce Corniche?
The Corniche is a two-door luxury convertible, bringing Rolls-Royce’s formal style to open-air motoring. It pairs a spacious cabin with a folding roof, giving the marque’s large-car tradition a more relaxed, personal character.
The Corniche developed from the same broad family as Rolls-Royce’s saloons, but its open body gave it a distinct place in the range. It remained a specialist luxury convertible through its later versions.
Corniche generations
The generations represented here are Corniche II (1984–1989), Corniche III (1989–1992), Corniche IV (1992–1995) and Corniche V (2000–2001). The first three continued the SZ-era line. Corniche V brought the name back as a final open-top model after a break.
Engines and fuel consumption
U.S. EPA figures cover petrol engines from 6.7 to 6.8 litres for 1984–2001. The best combined economy listed is 12 MPG, equivalent to 19.6 L/100 km. Canadian figures cover a 6.7-litre petrol engine for 1995–2002, with a lowest listed value of 19.7 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so their ratings are specific to their respective markets.
Where was the Corniche sold?
Official fuel consumption figures are listed for the United States and Canada. U.S. EPA model years run from 1984 to 2001, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–2002.
Questions and answers
What body style is the Corniche?
It is a two-door luxury convertible with a folding roof.
Which Corniche generations are listed?
Corniche II (1984–1989), Corniche III (1989–1992), Corniche IV (1992–1995) and Corniche V (2000–2001).
What is the best listed EPA economy figure?
The best combined U.S. EPA figure is 12 MPG, or 19.6 L/100 km.
Which markets have official fuel consumption figures?
The United States has EPA figures, and Canada has NRCan 5-cycle figures.
