Axle ratios for the 'Corniche' model based on tests for directional stability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0050 | |
| Date | 7th August 1939 | |
| 450c. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /McC. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 2/R.7.8.39. AXLE RATIOS FOR THE 'CORNICHE(Bentley streamline(Experimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.E)d precursor to R Type Continental, never produced)'. Tests in France have indicated that in order to get directional stability we may go to a larger size of tyre on the 'Corniche(Bentley streamline(Experimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.E)d precursor to R Type Continental, never produced)'. If we do use a larger size of tyre, we shall want a 10 x 41 axle ratio. We cannot come to a definite decision yet as the tests have not been completed. We think it necessary, however, that six sets of 10 x 41 gears should be put in hand forthwith to suit the semi-floating axle. For the time being we do not want to alter the specification of the cars being built, and these should be fitted with 11 x 41 gears as instructed. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||
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