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).
Intelligence report on a Bugatti 5-litre 8-cylinder chassis and potential competitor engine developments.
| Identifier | Morton\M16\ img015 | |
| Date | 4th September 1929 | |
| Sèvres P/S copy "H" X2266 Ps15/RJ.4/9/29. I have been given very reliable information that the Bugatti 5-litre 8 cylinder chassis has given very satisfactory results. It is intended to compete with the Hispano type of car, and is capable of 150 K.P.H. with an inside drive body. As a chassis, a speed of 165 K.P.H. is obtained. The 16 cylinder or double eight will not appear on the market at least for a further considerable period, but a decided attempt will be made with the 5 litre eight in line to capture our class of trade. Ps. Best of luck for the Schneider Race I shall be at works on Sept 16th /R | ||