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).
The rear axle ratios for 50 experimental production Bentley S chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0152 | |
Date | 12th May 1939 | |
402. To: By/CRL{C. R. Lisson} RHS/Sld By/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies} RHS/SS{S. Smith} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cry Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Hss. BY/HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MG.12.5.39 BENTLEY S 50 EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION CHASSIS REAR AXLE RATIOS Kindly note, in accordance with Memo Rys/S.5.5.39, the axle ratios for the above cars are as follows: a) 40 Chassis 10/43. British requirements b) 6 Chassis 10/41. French requirements standard car. c) 2 Chassis 11/41 British type Bentley Corniche d) 2 Chassis 12/41 French type Bentley Corniche. The "Corniche" Bentley is fitted with a semi-floating rear axle. BY/HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||