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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).
Table outlining the available range of spring deflections for 40/50 and 25 HP cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 17\1\  Scan038
Date  17th June 1931 guessed
  
RANGE OF SPRINGS AVAILABLE. 40/50 & 25 H.P. CARS.

| | 40/50 Deflections Ins. | | 25 H.P. Deflections Ins. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Front | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Max. riding comfort to 70 M.P.H. Soft. | 4.5" | 10.25" | 4." | 8.4" |
| Intermediate 1930 standard | 3.1" | 8.25" | 2.35" | 8.125" |
| sports. High Speed Car Control | 2.2" | 6.1" | + 1.700 | + 2.84 |

Each standard of springing has its own recommended schedule of shock absorber loading.

+ This has not been run experimentally as yet. If there is any demand for a continental type 25 H.P. they can be tested out. We do not anticipate trouble.
  
  


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