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.} | ||