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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Comparison of climbing capabilities for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.16th Apr 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0039
Calculation of climbing capabilities for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.16th Apr 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0040
Page of calculations for power delivery, tractive resistance, and hill climbing for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.2nd Jul 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0041
Telegram received by telephone from Royce regarding a meeting in Chichester to test cars.2nd Jul 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0042
Telegram received by telephone regarding a request for a 40/50hp car for photography and testing.2nd Jul 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0043
Outlining the procedure for a comparative cooling test between the 40/50 HP and 20 HP car models.8th Aug 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0044
Instructions for modifications to the 40/50 and 20 HP radiator and water tank systems.28th Aug 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0045
Acceleration and pulling-up distance for a 6.EX type car.28th Aug 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0046
Acceleration and braking test results for the 6-EX car model.29th Aug 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0047
Performance test results for Goshawk 11 on Pistern Hill with wet roads.1st Nov 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0048
Internal memorandum regarding the attachment of document Oy7-E-11623.19th Nov 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0049
Copy of a letter from a traffic consultant requesting car acceleration data for a study on street intersection capacity.6th Nov 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0050
Testing Hispano brakes on a car rolling backwards down a gradient.30th Jan 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0051
Comparing the performance of RR and Hispano cars.2nd Feb 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0052
The hill climbing performance of a 40/50 HP Landaulette in North Devon, with a comparison to a Hispano Suiza.1st Feb 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0053
Braking tests conducted in North Devon on Porlock and Countisbury hills.12th Jul 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0054
Comparison of chassis specifications and hill climbing performance between a 40/50 HP model and a Hispano Suiza in North Devon.12th Jul 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0055
Comparison of E.A.C. High Speed Servo and Hispano braking systems during tests in North Devon.1st Apr 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0056
Development and use of a 'home-made' recording accelerometer to measure car performance.1st Apr 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0057
Proposed modifications to the Goshawk engine for increased efficiency and power.27th Jun 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0058
20 HP exhaust tests, comparing horsepower results between a standard and modified system.20th Mar 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0059
Horsepower data for a 20 HP engine with standard and experimental exhaust systems.20th Mar 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0060
Road test results comparing 'A' Standard and 'B' 40/50 Type systems during high-speed and hill climb tests.8th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0061
Alleviating boiling issues on the 40/50 HP model.8th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0062
Alleviating boiling troubles by hill climbing on indirect gears.18th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0063
Engine cooling performance during hill climbs in different gears.18th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0064
Vehicle performance concerning gearing, engine speed, and radiator cooling.18th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0065
Series of graphs from radiator tests on Cat and Fiddle Hill, showing how overheating is reduced by climbing on indirect gears.16th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0066
Exceptional qualities of a specific car chassis and a request to retain it for testing and demonstration.18th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0067
Acceleration figures for the 40/50 HP Open Touring Car with both 2-wheel and 4-wheel brakes.17th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0068
The reliability of acceleration and four-wheel brake tests published in 'The Motor' magazine.19th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0069
Calculation of acceleration and braking curves for a 40/50 car with four-wheel brakes.19th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0070
The variables affecting braking performance and the reluctance to provide definitive braking figures.19th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0071
Continued analysis of vehicle braking performance curves and a critique of other published test data.24th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0072
Figures for four-wheel brakes.24th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0073
Braking performance data table for a four-wheel brake system on an open touring car.24th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0074
Criticising press reports on acceleration and braking performance from motoring journals.24th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0075
The inaccuracy of road tests from motoring papers ('The Motor' and 'The Autocar') due to speedometer errors.21th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0076
Analysing and questioning the claimed performance figures of a 45 HP Renault.21th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0077
Page 3 of an experimental report discussing performance test inaccuracies and suggesting the use of a Wimperis Accelerometer.21th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0078
The methodology for calculating Renault acceleration curves.21th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0079
Page discussing engine horsepower curves and performance characteristics.21th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0080
The analysis of braking curves, highlighting flaws in contemporary testing methods.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0081
The braking deceleration performance of the 'Vermorel' car.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0082
Page discussing and critiquing brake efficiency curves from a motoring journal.25th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0083
Mathematical calculations and test results for vehicle braking capabilities.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0084
Time-velocity curve graph for a 40/50 HP open touring car, comparing it with a 45 Renault.26th Feb 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0085
Three graphs comparing the braking curves and distances for Delage, Vermorel, and Lagonda cars.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0086
Graph of braking curves for a 40/50 R.R. model, plotting road speed against time to rest.19th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0087
Comparison of time-velocity performance curves for a Bentley Speed Model and a Vermorel 12-25.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0088
Request for performance figures on 4-wheel brakes and deceleration weights for a 40/50 HP, intended for a Member of Parliament.23th Mar 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0089
Analysis of acceleration curves for a 45 HP Renault vehicle.3rd Feb 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0090
Theoretical shape of acceleration and deceleration curves, critiquing those published in motor journals.6th Apr 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0091
Typed note with a handwritten correction discussing the effect of wind pressure on performance curves.6th Apr 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0092
Car overheating complaint and related historical test data.2nd May 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0093
New cooling test methods, results showing cars will boil, and a discussion on louvred versus shuttered bonnets.25th Sep 1924Box 113 \ 2  scan0094
Engine overheating in relation to fan belt tension and gear selection.14th May 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0095
Page from a memo discussing how driving style can affect a car's tendency to overheat.14th May 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0096
Chart comparing overheating test results for a Silver Ghost and a Hispano Suiza under various ventilation conditions.15th May 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0097
The method for conducting car performance tests using a three-pen chronograph.25th Aug 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0098
Instrumentation for performance testing, including braking, high-speed tractive resistance, and velocity/acceleration measurement.1st Aug 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0099
From CJ to R arguing against promoting the Phantom as a speed model in favour of the company's established reputation for smoothness and silence.3rd Dec 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0100
Confidential memorandum regarding efforts to increase the acceleration and speed of the New Phantom.9th Dec 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0101
The acceleration performance of Mr. Geoffrey Summers' car (117-MC), compared with a standard Phantom.12th Dec 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0102
The braking performance and gear acceleration of the Phantom.12th Jun 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0103
Comparing the acceleration and maximum speed performance of Sunbeam and Vauxhall cars.12th Jun 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0104
With graphs comparing the acceleration of Phantom and Vauxhall vehicles.12th Jun 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0105
Comparing acceleration times and braking distances of model 117-MC against a standard model.4th Dec 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0106
Hill climb test procedures and results for the 20-HP and 'New Phantom' chassis on Brockley Hill.24th Dec 1925Box 113 \ 2  scan0107
Road performance test procedures for the New Phantom chassis on various specified hills.7th Jan 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0108
The average speeds and times for a 20 HP chassis over several test hills.7th Jan 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0109
Performance test data for a 20 HP car on Ticknall Hill, recording times against varying ballast weights.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0110
On car performance and acceleration, with a caution about the accuracy of attached comparative performance curves.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0111
Two acceleration comparison charts for Open Touring Cars, one comparing high vs low compression ratios and the other comparing 20 HP vs 40/50 models.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0112
Two acceleration graphs, one comparing a Rolls Royce vs a Bentley and the other comparing high vs low axle ratios.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0113
Two graphs comparing acceleration performance of standard vs high compression 20 HP models.3rd Dec 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0114
Performance tests and modifications on the 20 HP engine, comparing it to the standard Phantom.3rd Dec 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0115
Two graphs comparing vehicle acceleration performance between a Rolls Royce Phantom and a Bentley, and between two different axle ratios on a Phantom.3rd Dec 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0116
Two blueprint graphs comparing acceleration performance of various car models and configurations.3rd Dec 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0117
Performance charts for a 20 HP model, showing acceleration and velocity under various configurations.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0118
Fundamentals of car performance, focusing on acceleration and the factors affecting it.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0119
Two graphs comparing the acceleration performance of a 20 HP engine with different compression ratios and exhaust configurations.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0120
Two acceleration graphs, one comparing a Rolls Royce vs a Bentley and the other comparing high vs low axle ratios.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0121
Two graphs comparing acceleration performance for different engine compression ratios and car models.19th Nov 1926Box 113 \ 2  scan0122
Comparative table of engine specifications (cylinder capacity, bore, and stroke) for various car makes.13th May 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0123
The acceleration figures for the 20 HP car.13th May 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0124
Hand-drawn graph showing the top gear acceleration curve for a 1924 20 HP Touring Car.16th Sep 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0125
Responding to a complaint about a 'want of acceleration', defending the carburettor's low-speed performance over high-speed power.16th Sep 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0126
Performance comparison report between standard and long duration camshafts, including hill climb and acceleration test results.20th Oct 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0127
Chassis and engine improvements, evaluating options for acceleration and the number of engine cylinders.31th Oct 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0128
Outlining proposed modifications for Phantom power development to increase performance.28th Nov 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0129
Standardisation of the 14/52 axle ratio to increase performance.28th Nov 1927Box 113 \ 2  scan0130
Form with a list of questions regarding the fitting of a new standardised chassis part.19th Mar 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0131
Acceleration curve, a 14-tooth axle, and the return of related blueprints.19th Mar 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0132
Comparison tests of a 40/50 Chassis - Series F with 15/52 and 14/52 ratio axles.9th May 1928Box 113 \ 2  scan0133
Accelerometer test record graph showing performance on a chassis test rig.24th Apr 1928Box 113 \ 2  scan0134
Performance test record of a chassis, showing instrument readings from road tests.25th Apr 1928Box 113 \ 2  scan0135
Performance test accelerometer record for a 40/50 chassis on a dry, smooth London Road.26th Apr 1928Box 113 \ 2  scan0136
Accelerometer record showing performance test results for a Chrysler 75 vehicle.23th Jan 1929Box 113 \ 2  scan0137
Accelerometer record for a Chrysler 75' vehicle test.23th Jan 1929Box 113 \ 2  scan0138


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