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).
From the F. Department detailing proposals for reducing vehicle weight by modifying stampings and frame tubes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\3\ 03-page080 | |
| Date | 24th November 1923 | |
| F.{Mr Friese} Department. X200 Reduction of Weight. [Handwritten note: yes] All stampings with the exception of steering levers might be slightly reuced in size and weight; this would mean re-sinking all the dies. [Handwritten note: yes] Cross frame tubes might each be 1 gauge thinner. By such means it might be possible to reduce the weight of the car 40 or 50 lbs. [Handwritten note: we must find some forms to compensate] It should be noted that series 2100 cars will be heavier than 2000 by amount of extra weight due to inverted springs and their fittings, and to tie rods under frame. R.D. Spinney. | ||