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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).
Weight calculation for the Wraith chassis, listing individual weights for the chassis, accessories, and extra components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 10\5\  05-page099
Date  30th August 1938
  
30.8.38.

c. q. lbs.
Wraith chassis weight. 26 2 11
Accessories 3 8
Extra weight 2 16½
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28 0 7½ or 3143½ lbs.

Accessories. Chassis Extra Weight on Pro. Series
Bumper front 23 lbs. Brake drum and shoes. 42 lbs.
Lamps. 29 Clutch mechanism 2
Seapak 4 Engine mounting rear 14
Tools & spare. 27 " " front 8
Horns. 9 Heavier top plate 6½
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92 72½
= 3 qrs. 8 lbs. = 2 qrs. 16½ lbs.
Also Heavy top panels?
Production weight 28c. 0qr. 26 lbs
or 3162 lbs.


Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/F.Dodd.
  
  


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