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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).
Performance data sheet for Dunlop racing tyres, detailing mean lap speeds with various carburettor configurations.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 155\1\  scan0032
Date  23th July 1932 guessed
  
DUNLOP RACING TYRES.
SHEET (1).
6.75 x 21" Tyres. Rolling Circumference 107" at 50 lbs/sq.in.
22-EX. 11 x 41 Axle. 114° Camshaft. Car Weight 50.5 Cwt.
Condition of Car. Mean Lap Speed.
C.O. Open. C.O. Closed.
Std. R.R. Carb. & Silencer. 84.84 80.98.
Two S.U. Carbs. with Air Silencer. 91 M.P.H. 84.13
R.R. Semi Expanding Carb. with Air Silencer. 88.35 83.7
R.R. Semi-Expanding Carb. Air Valve Removed. 90.72 85.5
  
  


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