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).
Test notes for a Daimler vehicle, covering performance and handling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\4\ scan0016 | |
| Date | 13th April 1911 | |
| R.R: 148 (20 H) (W 414. 13.4.11) G 1616. X432V II '1/9/" Daimler Test Gears v Good same as Rasmage S.S. excellent, Clutch, Good, Axle worn drive 100% for quietness did not get hot. Oil retaining throughout was excellent. Springing filled with coil springs on rear of back springs. Fair all-round seemed too stiff. Steering worn "segment" 1 1/2 turns of the wheel for full lock turning circle about 50'. steering was very steady but stiffish. Gear ratios Direct drive 3 3/8 : 1 2nd gear 4.8:1. Max speeds. Top 52 m.p.h. 2nd 40 m.p.h. 1st 21 m.p.h. Bad chucking in the drive. Carb picked up weak, & suction noisy EH. | ||