Modifications for the 20 HP car, testing new models in France and rebranding the 40/50.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\2\ 02-page003 | |
| Date | 21th October 1927 | |
| Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} 15940e RL/M21.10.27. INDIA(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes) 3. X.8940b X.8770 X.5840c. X.5770 We ought to try to get both a 40/120 and a 20/60 HP. running in France at the same time. (1) The 20 HP. needs a new frame, longer, lower with cross member. (2) Engine with new larger crankshaft and lighter slipper (G.1. type). (3) New cyl. head. (4) Carbs. for greater power etc. You will notice that I am suggesting that we re-christen our cars sometime in the near future - the term 40/50 is obsolete. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||
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).