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).
Specification sheet for a V-8 Ford vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\3\ scan0036 | |
| Date | 1st January 1936 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}4/KW.W.1.36. V-8 Ford Data. Engine. 90 degrees 8-cylinder V.{VIENNA} type. Bore 3.0625" (77.78 m.m.) Stroke 3.75 (92.25 m.m.) Cubic Capacity 220 cu.ins. (3621.5 c.c's). R.A.C. Rating - 30 H.P. Sump Capacity - 1 gallon. Ignition System - Firing order 1, 5, 4, 8, 6, 3, 7, 2. Clutch - dry, single plate with spring and friction damper. Gearbox - 3 speeds and rev. Top 4.11 to 1 2nd 6.58 to 1 1st 11.59 to 1 Rev.13.89 to 1 Helical constant mesh gears. Synchromesh top and 2nd. Rear axle - 3/4 floating type with torque tube drive, spiral bevel drive pinion and gear. Axle ratio 4.11 to 1. Roller bearings fitted throughout;drive pinion straddle mounted. Steering gear - 3/4 irreversible, ratio 15 to 1. Engine - Water Capacity 4 gallons. Petrol tank - 11 gallons. Brakes - total braking surface 186 sq.ins. | ||