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).
List of proposed improvements to make a car more desirable from the customer's point of view.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0531 | |
| Date | 10th November 1937 | |
| -2- 10.11.37. Items to make the car more desirable from the customer's point of view. (A) Wraith drilling of yoke piece. A recent development giving a much lighter steering that is less susceptible to road reactions. (B) Improved rear engine mounting. Gives a smoother power unit. (C) Perfecting of clutch servo, giving a lighter pedal pressure. (D) Reduction of tendency of engine to stall in traffic by increasing flywheel inertia. (E) Easier starting and lower petrol consumption. Carburetter mods. (F) Double Fan Belt Drive. Better cooling, particularly under traffic conditions. ----------- | ||