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).
From 'R' considering four potential solutions to the problem of increased acceleration in cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\2\ scan0142 | |
| Date | 16th October 1928 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} X1725 R2/M16.10.28. IMPROVED ACCELERATION. X.1725 X.4550 X.4474 X.523 We are considering 4 ways of meeting the increased acceleration problem with cars, such as :- [Note regarding items 1-3: For ease of getting on to 3rd. gear.] 1. Delavaud free running back axle. 2. The free wheel side shaft. 3. An epicycloidal .7 reduction with smaller gearbox. [Note regarding item 4: 50% increased engine torque] 4. A supercharger. I would like to fit all 4 so that we could choose. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||