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).
The performance of the 10-EX car on the Brooklands track.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 29\3\ Scan149 | |
Date | 30th November 1925 | |
S.R. 495 (40 H) (SL. 42 12-7-23). J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. X788 COPIES TO: RCJ, EJ, WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, By, E, Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}, EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}, PN{Mr Northey}/OY, RG{Mr Rowledge}, Hx, cun Expl. No. Y788 X977 REF. Hsl/LG30.11.25. OBJECT OF TEST. TESTER: W.A. Robotham. Performance on Brooklands track. CONDITIONS. 10-EX car - standard engine except for high compression pistons. SUMMARY OF TEST. The results of maximum speed tests show that the only factor worth consideration is wind resistance. We believe we could increase the max. speed by many miles per hour by attention to this point without spoiling the appearance of the car or destroying the efficiency of the wings. Brooklands track is now closed until next Spring. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||