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).
Major improvements of the Spectre chassis compared to the present P.2 model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page150 | |
| Date | 8th November 1934 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and Hsr. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c.c.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Gw. My. Hc. MS. re SpectreCodename for Phantom III. The improvements which should be appreciated by the customer on the SpectreCodename for Phantom III chassis, as compared with the present P.2. might be set out as follows, and divided into major and minor improvements. Major. (1) Improvement in riding comfort, particularly in the rear seats under all road conditions. Absence of pitching. Absence of rolling. Absence of frame whipping and knocking on uneven roads. Ability to negotiate pavé. Absence of front end movement, radiator wings and lamps remain steady. (2) Improved steering. Absence of jagger on steering wheel and steadiness under all road conditions. Larger steering lock due to independent suspension and shorter wheelbase. (3) Improved performance both as regards acceleration and top speed. Absence of torque reaction and improved smoothness and mechanical silence of power unit generally. (4) Synchromesh on all gearbox ratios except first and reverse and all ratios including first and reverse silent. Dog clutch change allowing easier engagement on first and reverse. CONTINUED:- Handwritten text: +4694 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Grey | ||