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 inclined unequal link front suspension system for the Spectre model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\3\ scan0004 | |
Date | 30th April 1934 | |
X4694F 34-6 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.30.4.34. c.c. Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hdy.{William Hardy} NHC. Front Suspension - SpectreCodename for Phantom III. ------------------------- Inclined Unequal Link System. ----------------------------- Herewith is N. Sch.4031 showing the modifications to the spring pot and upper triangle required to apply the Cadillac type of suspension with unequal links inclined to the axes of the wheels. The frame shewn is liable to modification as a result of work now going on, but the spring pot, springs, shock dampers, levers etc. will not be affected. Details not shewn follow N. Sch.4015. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||