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Weight comparison between the 25/30 and Wraith chassis models, detailing weight increases.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 10\5\  05-page095
Date  30th August 1938
  
658 also 558
To By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
c. to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies}

Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Cr. {Mr Cra’ster / Mr Chichester} 9/JH.30.8.38.

| 25/30 | Wraith.
Chassis complete with oil, water, and horns, (production weights) | 2720 | 2830.
Petrol | 135 | 135
Battery | 80 | 73
Spare wheel and tyre. | 65 | 65
Spares and tools (including lamps) | 59 | 59
| 3059 lbs. | 3162 lbs.

Front Bumpers (not standard on 25/30). | 25 |
| 3084 lbs. | 3162 lbs.

Increase in weight since the Wraith chassis was first weighed are as follows.

Brake drums. | 42
Heavier top bonnet panels. | 6 1/2
Battery | 6
Clutch mechanism | 2
Rear engine mounting | 14
Front engine mounting | 8
Cont'd. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
  
  
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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