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).
Summary of performance data and press mentions for an 8-litre car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\3\ scan0018 | |
| Date | 1st December 1938 | |
| Sent to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 1.12.38. (by Bag). "What is a Sports Car"................ "Motor" - Oct. 4th. Letter .............................. " " 12th. "Motor's description of 8-litre (Lycett) " Nov. 8th. High lights include - 122 M.P.H. on Autobahn in full touring trim. Standing ¼ mile 16.2 secs = 56 M.P.H. average. " ½ " 25.2 " = 71 M.P.H. " Weight upwards of 2 tons after carving off fully 4 cwts. Herewith further correspondence. "0 - 100 M.P.H. in 23 secs." 96 M.P.H. in third In full touring trim. 125 M.P.H. Stripped ................ "Motor" Oct. 18th. Phenomenal Acceleration ............... " " 25th. "Enthusiasm for Old Type Bentley" " Nov. 22nd. "15¼ M.P.G. with 8-litre car " " 29th. | ||