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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).
Diagram and list of vehicle dynamics measurements, including moment of inertia and spring rates.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 98\4\  scan0120
Date  20th July 1939
  
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HFP.3/MH.{M. Huckerby}20.7.39.

Axis about Moment of Inertia was measured

CG
8.35"
14"
7"
A
33"
64¼"
59¾"
1893 lbs
3922 lbs
2029 lbs

Moment of Inertia about A 97,100 lbs.ft²
Moment of Inertia about Centre of Gravity 71,300 lb.ft²
Inertia of wheels 41.85 lb.ft² per wheel.
Unsprung mass including wheels - front 260 lbs. total.
rear 410 lbs. total.
Spring Rates measured at wheel -
Front N.S. 130 lbs/inch. O.S. 135 lbs/inch.
Rear N.S. 150 lbs/inch. O.S. 155 lbs/inch.
  
  


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