What is the Rolls-Royce Park Ward?
The Park Ward is the long-wheelbase version of the Silver Seraph, a full-size Rolls-Royce luxury saloon. Its extended body made more room for rear passengers, suiting chauffeur-driven journeys. It shared the Silver Seraph’s formal design and comfort-focused character.
The Park Ward name recalls the marque’s coachbuilding heritage. Rolls-Royce grew from the partnership of engineer Henry Royce and car dealer Charles Rolls, and its cars have long combined engineering with carefully finished interiors.
Generation, engines and power
The Park Ward was based on the Silver Seraph. United States listings span petrol engines from 5.4 to 6.8 litres; the Canadian listing gives a 5.4-litre engine. The Silver Seraph’s 5.4-litre engine was a BMW V12, though no power output is listed for the Park Ward.
Its extended body kept the saloon layout and added space for rear passengers.
How economical is the Park Ward?
For United States model years 1997–2002, the EPA combined rating is 13 MPG, or 18.1 L/100 km. Canada’s 5-cycle figure is 18.6 L/100 km for 2002. These tests use different procedures; European figures use WLTP or NEDC, depending on the vehicle and period.
Where was it sold?
The United States listing covers model years 1997–2002 and includes two petrol versions. Canada’s listing covers 2002 and one petrol version.
Questions and answers
What is the Park Ward?
It is the extended-wheelbase version of the Silver Seraph luxury saloon, with more room for rear passengers.
What engine does the Park Ward have?
The United States listing spans petrol engines from 5.4 to 6.8 litres; Canada’s listing gives a 5.4-litre engine. No power output is listed here.
What is the Park Ward’s official fuel consumption?
The United States EPA combined rating is 13 MPG, or 18.1 L/100 km. Canada’s 5-cycle figure for 2002 is 18.6 L/100 km.
When was it listed in the United States and Canada?
The United States listing covers model years 1997–2002; Canada’s covers 2002.