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).
Complete weight analysis of the Continental Car 39-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 21th June 1937 | |
| 21.6.37 CONTINENTAL CAR 39-EX. Herewith a complete weight analysis of the above car as received from the coachbuilders:- Cwts. Qrs. Lbs. Complete car with petrol, oil, water, tools, and one spare wheel.................... 47 0 0 Coachwork weights as previously reported.... 12 1 18 Extras - Lamps - Tools and number plates. Heater - rear bumper and supports. 3 16 Chassis weight - by difference........... 33 2 22 A Production P.III. chassis weighed as above 37 2 2 Chassis saving in weight is therefore 428 lbs. 3 3 8 | ||