2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Review
2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Review
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Pros
- Instant conferment of old-world-aristocrat status, luxurious cabin with generous legroom for all passengers.
Cons
- The price of British pedigree, dreadful fuel economy.
What’s new
The Silver Seraph-based Park Ward is unchanged for 2002. Note that 2002 is the last year of production at the distinguished Crewe, England, plant. BMW will take possession of the Rolls-Royce name in 2003, and production will shift to a new facility in Goodwood.
Edmunds says
Personalized luxury, the comforts of a British touring saloon, the prestige of driving it in the colonies -- these can be yours for 260 large.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 4dr Sedan (5.4L 12cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$435/mo for Park Ward Base
Park Ward Base
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
Rolls-Royce hailed its Silver Seraph as "the most technically advanced and refined machine ever made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars." But some of us need a bit more room to stretch out while touring the countryside, and so the company introduced an extended-wheelbase version called the Park Ward. Engineers strove to preserve the Silver Seraph's flowing lines while increasing legroom for rear passengers and providing "more elegant access to and egress from the motor car both front and rear."
A 5.4-liter V12 powerplant conveying 322 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm is charged with hauling around this 5,400-pound rear-drive sedan, and it does a fine job at it - zero-to-60 mph acceleration runs are procured in 7.3 seconds, and it only requires 2.4 seconds to go from 30-50 mph. You'll be a favorite of the local gas station, as the Titan-sized automobile (whose exterior dimensions exceed those of the Chevrolet Suburban) quaffs a gallon of premium fuel for every 14 miles traveled. A five-speed automatic is standard.
Besides its front and rear double-wishbone suspension, the Park Ward has a computer-controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system to keep its portly body from wallowing too much around corners. To better manage the weight of passengers and luggage, the saloon includes automatic ride height control with load compensation and headlamp leveling.
The Park Ward comes in one lavishly appointed trim level. Standard with your Rolls are four-channel electronic ABS and a traction and stability control system, which reduces engine torque and applies the brakes to the misbehaving rear wheel. You'll also kindly note power adjustable front and rear chairs (the Park Ward seats four), an automatic climate control system with front and rear temperature control and various protective filters, navigation system, park distance control system, six-disc CD changer with remote control for operation by rear passengers and picnic tables in the front seatbacks.
To ensure the authenticity and originality of each and every Park Ward, you can choose from any one of numerous configurations for your coach. Rolls-Royce offers 27 exterior colors and an extensive selection of the finest wood, leather and lamb's wool carpeting for the interior. Of course, the company is also happy to oblige any requests for special colors. Every Park Ward is hand-built to exacting specifications; the exterior paint job alone may require up to 10 hours of polishing -- by hand, of course -- to bring out the requisite mirror finish.
Few ultra-luxury sedans -- or rather, saloons -- can accommodate four people so comfortably as the Park Ward. What's the price of comfort? Only you can decide.
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4.13 out of 5 stars
Rolls vs. Benyley
Timothy_H, 05/27/2003
2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 4dr Sedan (5.4L 12cyl 5A)
This is a better bet than any Bently,
Bimmer or MBZ or any othe car on the
planet. This is much nicer and more
comfortable that my old Azure or my
Ferrari 360 moddena. If you have the
money buy nothing but the best the
Rolls Royce.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward, so we've included reviews for other years of the Park Ward since its last redesign.
2002 Park Ward Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $262,990 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $435/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / unlimited miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Park Ward include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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