Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph was the marque's first all-new ground-up design since 1980, replacing the Silver Spirit range. Developed in collaboration with BMW prior to the corporate restructuring of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the Silver Seraph featured a body shell delivering 65 percent higher torsional rigidity. It was propelled by a 5.4-liter BMW M73 naturally aspirated aluminum V12 engine producing 326 hp, paired with an electronically controlled five-speed ZF 5HP24 automatic transmission. The chassis utilized double-wishbone suspension front and rear with adaptive electronic damper control, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control. Handcrafted at the Crewe assembly facility, the interior boasted Connolly hide upholstery, Wilton wool carpeting, and burr walnut veneers. In 2001, an extended-wheelbase variant called the Park Ward was introduced. The Silver Seraph concluded production in 2002, standing as the final Rolls-Royce model manufactured at Crewe before brand operations moved to Goodwood.