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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).
Comparison of ground clearance measurements for Buick and 10.B.V. models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 153\4\  scan0028
Date  1st February 1940 guessed
  
GROUND CLEARANCE.

BUICK.

4 Passengers.    Full Bump.

Rear Axle -        8"        6.75"
Silencer -        7.25"        5.25"
Centre cross -        8"        5.25"
Front Susp. -        8"        6.25"
Clutch Pit -        8"        5.25"

Taken with Dunlop 7 x 15 tyres.

10.B.V.

4 Passengers.    Full Bump.

Rear Axle -        8.0"        7.5"
Silencer -        5.0"        3.5"
Centre cross -        5.5"        4.25"
Front torque arm -    4.0"        3.25"
Clutch Pit -        4.25"        3.25"
Silencer Tail Pipe -    6.25"        4.0"
C/case Lower half -    4.5"        3.5"

Taken with 6.50 x 16 Avon tyres std. pressures.
  
  


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