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).
Vehicle performance comparisons for publicity purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\3\ scan0005 | |
| Date | 1st December 1938 guessed | |
| NOTES ON PUBLICITY. ①. The Paulin Bentley was 13 M.P.H. faster than the Paris trials car. ②. Its consumption per hour was the same i.e. it would use 15% less petrol and thus require less fill ups. ③. Therefore, though we believe we could average 100 M.P.H for 24 Hrs on the Paulin, it is obvious that on any similar stunt the standard car would be 13 M.P.H. slower. ④. Would 24 hours at 87 M.P.H. interest anyone? We consider it would give Lagondas a good laugh as they would compare it with their figure of 108. ⑤. If the Paulin were used, we might be able to beat the Bentley best figure of a lap at 108 during the run. | ||