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).
Weight analysis for chassis model 1-R-1, including a comparison to a standard Bentley V.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0186 | |
| Date | 24th January 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}4/DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 24.1.40. Herewith Weight Analysis of 1 - R - 1. Chassis Weight. complete with 16 gallons of petrol, bonnet, one spare wheel, centre metal floorboard, petrol filler, instruments, front bumper, and semi-floating axle. cwt. qrs. lbs. Chassis. 24 1 20. Chassis Extras. lbs. Rear Bumper. 24 Lamps. 24 Horns. 9 Hydraulic Jack. 8 Tools brace. 11 Starting Handle. 2½ Wheel Discs. 94½............ 3 10. NOTE: This chassis is 41 lbs lighter than a standard Bentley V.{VIENNA}, and this is accounted for as follows:- lbs. .092" Frame. 35 lighter. Radiator. 2 heavier. Bonnet. 8 lighter. Total. 41 lighter. Total weight of Chassis and Accessories. 25 1 2. Coachwork weights with wings, small boards mats. etc., 8 3 8. Total car weight. = 34 1 0. | ||