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).
Axle modifications for The Earl of Rocksavage's new chassis to meet performance requirements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\2\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 28th August 1922 | |
| AD. X1725 FN7/DN/28.8.22. 2 TO BP. c. to BJ. & Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM FN. X1725 X2565 X4299 Re The Earl of Rocksavage's new chassis. I have today had a further letter from this gentleman discussing acceleration and speed and again reminding us that his new chassis must be capable of giving the performance of 107-MG which he knew well on the Riviera. I have discussed the matter with BJ. afresh and we have come to the conclusion that undoubtedly this chassis must be fitted with a 14-tooth axle, which will therefore modify all instructions already given to you that the axle should have 15-teeth. We feel that we must succeed first of all in providing the acceleration required and if we fail on maximum speed, the position will be less serious. In any case, you have been instructed to do all in your power to make this engine give a good performance and you have 107-MG as a model. All we ask is that you shall repeat the performance in this case which is capable of being given by 107-MG. This car last week lapped at Brooklands at over 70 miles an hour. | ||