Ghost Protocol

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

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Ghost Protocol transforms the 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II from a stately luxury sedan into a radical mid-engine endurance prototype hybrid. The heart of the build is a longitudinally mounted hybrid powertrain repositioned behind the rear seats, necessitating a 110mm wheelbase extension and a cabin shift that redefines the car's proportions. This mechanical mutation drives an aggressive silhouette with ultra-wide trapezoidal front box fenders and convex rear arches, merging classic Rolls-Royce lines with Can-Am inspired aerodynamic principles and advanced thermal management.

The widebody shell integrates complex sidepods beneath the doors housing large radiator and intercooler arrays, while the front NACA duct and twin dual-element rear wings mounted on active swan neck pylons emphasize aerodynamic efficiency and downforce. The stance is purpose-built for the track, lowered with race-spec coilovers and wrapped in forged Volk Racing TE37 wheels, 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear, shod with high-performance tires to tame the extended 330mm track width.

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Platform

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Powertrain concept

Longitudinal mid-mounted hybrid powertrain behind rear seats
Advanced thermal management with sidepod radiator and intercooler arrays
Exhaust routed through rear diffuser sidewalls for heat dissipation
Electronic active damping integrated with double wishbone suspension

Aero package

Raised hood with central 420x160mm NACA duct for airflow management
Twin dual-element rear wings on active swan neck pylons 600mm above deck
Integrated vertical cooling vents in rear wing endplates
Rear diffuser extending 210mm downward and 180mm rearward

Chassis & stance

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Wheels & tires

Front: 19-inch forged Volk Racing TE37, 10 inches wide, 275/35ZR19 tires
Rear: 20-inch forged Volk Racing TE37, 12 inches wide, 325/30ZR20 tires
Lowered ride height by 35mm front and rear with adjustable coilovers
Wide 330mm front and rear track gain

Fabrication notes

Extensive carbon fiber body panels with satin black weave finish
Sidepods formed beneath doors for cooling and aerodynamic flow
Flush bonded panels for smooth aerodynamic surfaces
Active aerodynamic elements mounted on carbon composite structures