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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 speedometer readings and acceleration tests between R-R, Marmon, and 2.EX cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 32\5\  Scan144
Date  8th February 1921
  
X 1692
EFC
File
X.3743. X/1692
8.2.21.

RECEIVED
FC FEB 18 1921

R-R Car Speedometer Reading.
Marmon Car Speedometer Reading.

10 M.P.H. 12 1/2 M.P.H.
20 M.P.H. 28 M.P.H.
30 M.P.H. 36 M.P.H.
40 M.P.H. 45 M.P.H.
50 M.P.H. 61 M.P.H.
60 M.P.H. 65 M.P.H.

Marmon Car Acceleration Tests - London Rd.

M.P.H. at start. | M.P.H. finish. | Secs. Time taken. | Distance. | Remarks.
10 | 50.5 | 33
20 | 54 | 27
30 | 61 | 22.8
40 | 62 | 21

2.EX Car Acceleration Tests - London Rd.

M.P.H. at start. | M.P.H. finish. | Secs. Time taken. | Distance. | Remarks.
10 | 50.5 | 30.8 | | Air Piston undrilled.
20 | 54 | 26.8
30 | 55.5 | 23.8
40 | 56 | 21.2

2.EX Acceleration Tests

M.P.H. at start. | M.P.H. finished. | Secs. Time taken. | Distance. | Remarks.
10 | 54 | 31.2 | | Std: Air Valve
20 | 55 | 26.5
30 | 57.5 | 24.4
40 | 60 | 21.0
  
  


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