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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).
Performance and consumption statistics for the 'Silver Ghost' model.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 147\5\  scan0009
Date  5th October 1910
  
X459 "Silver Ghost" performances (2300) 3800
Work in Motor Houses = 40 hrs. 13 min. i.e. per day
12 hrs. - 28 3/4 mins
Average miles per tyre -
Front tyres 4,893 miles
Rear " 3,502 "
Average about 4,250 "
Distance per day (12 hrs) average = 200 miles
Consumption:-
Petrol: m.p.g. = 15.7 = 31.08 ton miles
Engine oil 956 m.p.g.
Gear " 14,880 "
Water " 5,551 "
ER
5/10/10 J.{Mr Johnson W.M.}
  
  


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