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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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Power curve graph comparing the India IV engine with a 5.1/1 compression ratio to a standard 20 HP production engine.28th Sep 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page031
Comparison of engine specifications between the Lorraine-Dietrich and the 20HP R.R. models.30th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page032
Analysis of Lorraine Dietrich engine tests for 20 HP power development experiments.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page033
Comparative test report on engine modifications including larger diameter valves, different carburettors, and higher compression ratios.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page034
Engine power output improvements using different carburetter configurations and induction pipe depressions.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page035
Engine power increases through the use of larger valves and different carburetter configurations.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page036
Report comparing engine power output, compression ratios, detonation, and ignition systems between different engines.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page037
Summary and conclusions of tests to increase the power of an existing 20 HP engine, with reference to the Lorraine.1st Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page038
The proposed testing of a 6/1 compression ratio on a 20 HP engine.30th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page039
Graph showing power increase on a 20HP engine due to lower depression in the induction pipe.30th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page040
Performance graph comparing Brake Horse Power and Brake Mean Effective Pressure following the installation of larger valves on a 20 HP engine.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page041
Graph showing the 20 HP power increase due to larger valves and lower induction pipe depression.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page042
Graph showing the 20HP engine power increase due to modifications including higher compression, larger valves, and lower induction pipe depression.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page043
Blueprint showing the arrangement of two Zenith carburetters on the 20 HP engine.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page044
Graph plotting gas velocity past standard and large valves against engine RPM for a 20 HP engine.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page045
Different valve timing for the Sports Phantom to improve high-speed output, based on a Lorraine engine comparison report.23th Apr 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page046
Acceleration figures for the 20 HP car.13th May 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page047
Standard top gear acceleration curve for a 1924 20 HP Touring Car.23th May 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page048
Power development for the 20 HP engine, focusing on camshaft experiments.23th May 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page049
Report page detailing engine performance comparisons using different camshafts and Zenith carburettors.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page050
Experiment report on how high induction pipe depression reduces the performance advantage gained from long duration cams.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page051
Engine performance experiments with a long duration camshaft.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page052
Continued notes on engine performance modifications, test conclusions, and plans for further development on a 20 HP engine and the Phantom.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page053
Performance graph for a 20HP engine showing power increase due to valve lift, compression, larger valves, and lower induction pipe depression.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page054
Graph showing power increase on a 20HP engine due to a special long duration camshaft compared to a standard camshaft.31th Mar 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page055
Graph showing a 20 HP engine power increase due to long duration valve lift when using the standard carburettor.11th Jul 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page056
Valve lift diagram comparing a long duration camshaft to a standard camshaft.11th Jul 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page057
Timing diagram for a 20 HP long duration camshaft, with a comparison to the standard timing.26th May 1922Box 5a \ 5  05-page058
20 HP power development using stronger valve springs and a long duration camshaft to prevent valve bounce.26th May 1922Box 5a \ 5  05-page059
Trialing Stromberg carburettors to gather information on low depression, acceleration, and low speed performance.26th May 1922Box 5a \ 5  05-page060
Graph showing the power output of a 20HP engine with specific modifications.7th May 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page061
Letter from 'R' about a planned meeting and two potential strategies for improving car performance and engine design.7th May 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page062
Modifications made to a 20 HP engine to increase its power output.21th Sep 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page063
Comparison of an experimental engine against a standard 20 HP production engine, detailing power, fuel consumption, and compression ratio effects.9th Sep 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page064
Arrangement of exhaust and induction manifolds and timing diagram for long duration cams for an EXP Goshawk engine.9th Sep 1927Box 5a \ 5  05-page065
Strategy for increasing the power of the 20 HP car.30th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page066
Comparative performance of the 20 HP model and the development of a new turbulent head engine.13th Feb 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page067
Advising against requesting more power for the 20 HP engine, as a more powerful option already exists.3rd Apr 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page068
Design and feature suggestions for a close-coupled four-seater all-weather car model.23th Feb 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page069
Continued memo page comparing a Mercedes Benz car to the company's 18-EX model.14th Aug 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page070
Requesting updates on a 20-HP car for a 10,000-mile test and another with a Turbulent head for a sales trial.14th Aug 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page071
List of alterations made to a standard car, model 17-G.1V.25th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page072
Modifications and test results for a 20 HP car, chassis 14-G4.28th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page073
Testing and modifying the India IV engine's compression ratio to resolve pre-ignition issues.28th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page074
Preignition issues, comparing water cooling effectiveness in aluminium and standard cast iron cylinder heads.28th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page075
Experiments to resolve preignition issues at high compression ratios by monitoring cylinder head temperatures.28th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page076
Comparison of performance data for two vehicles during three separate hill climb tests.28th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page077
Blueprint comparing sketches of a standard 20 HP Cast Iron cylinder head and an India IV head.19th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page078
The performance and characteristics of a Buick Light Six car.19th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page079
Rubber engine mountings and a road performance comparison of a Buick and a 20 HP Sunbeam.19th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page080
Comparison of specifications between a 20 HP Rolls Royce and a Buick sedan.21th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page081
Data sheet listing the technical specifications and observations for a Buick Car, Type 28-27C.21th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page082
Specifications for inner and outer valve springs, and vehicle turning circles.21th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page083
Performance comparison of a Goshawk chassis against a Buick during various hill climb tests.21th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page084
Design drawing for a steel cradle and rubber bush for an engine bearer arm.1st Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page085
Road performance report on a Buick car, covering steering, springing, and performance.1st Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page086
Performance comparison report between a Goshawk and a Buick vehicle, including hill climb data and engine analysis.1st Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page087
Vehicle test report detailing performance issues such as vibration, braking, and control layout.1st Aug 1920Box 5a \ 5  05-page088
Line graph comparing top gear performance (speed vs. time) of a Buick Light Six versus a 20 HP model.1st Aug 1920Box 5a \ 5  05-page089
Graph comparing the top gear acceleration of a 20 HP car against a 'Bush Light Six V'.19th Mar 1923Box 5a \ 5  05-page090
20 HP performance, discussing the need for improvements in light of chassis weight increases, body types, and brake upgrades.1st Apr 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page091
Increasing engine size for better performance, with a comparison to competitor models.27th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page092
The comparative power and road performance of a 20 HP engine with an increased bore.27th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page093
Road test performance, including acceleration and hill climbs, comparing various 20 HP models against competitors.27th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page094
Continuation of a report comparing performance tests of 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars on Pistern Hill.27th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page095
Comparison table of car specifications and performance data from hill climb tests.20th Jun 1938Box 5a \ 5  05-page096
New aluminium turbulent head to increase power by 30% and improve torque.20th Jun 1938Box 5a \ 5  05-page097
Letter from the US office to the UK office requesting details about a 20HP car's engine, performance, and ride quality.7th Aug 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page098
Relationship between horsepower, weight, and acceleration, with reference to specific car models.15th Mar 1928Box 5a \ 5  05-page099
List of chassis weights for various 40/50 HP models and chassis series.29th Nov 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page100
Performance test report on a high compression engine, detailing the effects of ignition advance.29th Nov 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page101
Tests carried out on a 112° long duration camshaft for the 'China' engine.20th Dec 1929Box 5a \ 5  05-page102
Performance graph comparing a 112° long duration camshaft against standard and 116° camshafts.8th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page103
Clutch slipping issues on high compression 25 HP cars due to increased torque.8th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page104
Ignition control and timing settings for a high compression 25 HP car.3rd May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page105
Magneto ignition timing, its limitations, and a recommendation for the 6.25:1 engine.6th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page106
Comparative test report on rear axle gear ratios for 25 HP high compression cars.7th Feb 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page107
Comparison of 11/50 and 12/50 axle ratios through hill climb and road tests, with a recommendation for standard fitment.4th Jul 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page108
Performance improvements and testing for a 20 HP long duration camshaft.18th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page109
Torque curve data table for a 20 HP engine.19th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page110
Ignition timing settings for the high compression 20-25 HP car.16th Apr 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page111
Unfair comparison of long and short duration camshafts and proposing new tests.26th Apr 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page112
Test report on the performance of a 112° long-duration camshaft, codenamed 'China'.26th Apr 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page113
Engine performance comparing different camshafts, compression ratios, and ignition settings.26th Apr 1934Box 5a \ 5  05-page114
Performance graph comparing different camshaft and high compression configurations for an engine.24th Apr 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page115
Performance chart comparing brake horse power and BMEP against RPM for different camshaft timings.1st Oct 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page116
Ignition timing and control leverage alterations for high compression 21/25 HP cars.5th Jun 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page117
Ignition timing adjustments for a 20/25 HP car with a high compression engine.3rd May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page118
Ignition timing for 20/25 HP high compression cars, detailing issues with detonation and comparing settings with low compression engines.5th May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page119
Page discussing a difficulty with the lack of automatic control on a magneto ignition system.5th May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page120
Recommended battery ignition setting for the high compression 20/25 HP car.12th May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page121
Road tests of a 112° 'China' camshaft, comparing performance against 'Standard' and 'Japan' configurations.19th May 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page122
The effects of long duration camshafts with different types of carburetters.25th Jun 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page123
Fifth report on car comparisons at Brooklands, focusing on cooling performance.25th Jun 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page124
Comparison of cooling system specifications and performance against competitor vehicles like Pierce Arrow, Chrysler, and Graham Paige.25th Mar 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page125
Performance comparison report on various car models, with notes on acceleration and a table of maximum speed test results.25th Jun 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page126
Performance gain from a 112° camshaft and higher compression.25th Aug 1930Box 5a \ 5  05-page127
Comparative data sheet of various cars on face area, volume, and temperature metrics.1st Sep 1931Box 5a \ 5  05-page128
Blueprint with two graphs comparing vehicle acceleration figures and speedometer calibrations.1st Sep 1931Box 5a \ 5  05-page129
Comparative analysis of cooling system specifications and performance for various car models.24th Apr 1931Box 5a \ 5  05-page130


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