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).
Complete weight analysis of vehicle S.B.5.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\3\ scan0055 | |
| Date | 30th August 1938 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies}9/R.30.8.38. Complete Weight Analysis of S.B.5. Complete Car with petrol, oil, water, spares, tools, 1 spare wheel and cover, wireless and heater .................. Cwts.qrs.lbs. 35 2 15 Chassis Weight with petrol, oil, water, 1 spare wheel & front bumper .................. 24 0 12 Coachwork Weight with wings, running boards, etc. including extra paint for bonnet and wings .................. 10 1 4 Coachwork & Chassis accessories .................. 1 0 14 Coachwork Extras. Chassis Extras. Wireless .. 25 lbs. Rear Bumper 23 lbs. Heater .... 8 " Lamps .... 22 " Wiper 3 " Horns .... 9 " Wheel Cover 14 " Seapak ... 4 " Tools .... 18 " & no spares. ---- ---- 50 " 76 " Complete Car Wt. Balance. Front 16 3 25 Rear 18 2 18 TOTAL = 35 2 15 | ||