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).
Appendix page detailing weight calculations for the lightest and heaviest bodied cars, with and without extras, and the computed weight of an experimental model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\3\ scan0131 | |
| Date | 15th June 1935 | |
| -5- E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/MN.15.6.35. APPENDIX. Lightest Bodied Car. Coachwork without extras = 11 cwts. 2 qrs. 0 lbs. Chassis complete with petrol,oil, water, tools and one spare wheel = 34 cwts. 2 qrs. 0 lbs. Minimum Extras Headlamps - P 100 = 18 lbs. Wing lamps - Special = 8 lbs. Spares etc. = 21 lbs. 47 lbs. = 1 qr. 19 lbs. Complete car = 46 - 1 - 19 Heaviest Bodied Car. Coachwork without extras 15 cwts. 0 qrs. 0 lbs. Chassis complete with petrol,oil, water, tools and two spare wheels. = 35 cwts. 1 qr. 0 lbs. Maximum Extras Headlamps - P.100 = 18 lbs. Wing Lamp - special = 8 lbs. Spares, etc. = 21 lbs. Heater = 40 lbs. Wireless = 42 lbs. Noise Insulation = 40 lbs. 169 lbs. = 1 - 2 - 1 Complete car = 51 - 3 - 1 Computed Weight of 33-EX.Experimental Continental Touring Saloon. 32-EX complete car, with petrol, oil, tools and two spare wheels, front bumper = 49cwts.1qr.21 lbs. Contd: | ||