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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).
Table detailing specifications and remarks for various front and rear suspension components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 106\1\  scan0336
Date  30th November 1932 guessed
  
TYPE. FRONT. OR REAR. POUNDAGE. HOLES IN VALVES. EQUIV. AREA SQ. INS. REMARKS.
UP. DWN. NO. DIA.
CP-20 Front. 75 95 1 .031 .000755 20/25 HP. Standard Springs. Good all round suspension with well lubricated springs.
CR{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}-20 Rear.
BP-20 Front. 90 115 2 .039 .00239 20/25 HP. Low Rating Springs. Max. freedom suitable for town carriage and old ladies etc.
BR-20 Rear. 90 115 1 .031 .00314
BP-20A Front 90 115 1 .044 .00152 20/25 HP. Low Rating Springs. Provides additional damping to improve riding at speed.
BR-20A Rear 90 115 2 .039 .00239
AP. Front. 120 120 2 .031 .00151 Phantom I. Best combination for use with plated and grooved springs.
AR-2 Rear. 80 100 2 .031 .00151
AR-5 Rear 100 100 - NONE - --- P.II. Provides additional damping to reduce bouncing etc.
BP-5 Front 110 110 1 .039 .00119 P.II. Low Rating Springs. Suitable for town carriage, old ladies, and cars for U.S.A.
BR-5 Rear 90 115 2 .039 .00239
BP-5A Front 110 110 - NONE - --- P.II Low Rating Springs. Provides maximum damping to improve riding at speed.
BR-5A Rear 110 110 - NONE - ---
114/93.
  
  


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