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).
Vehicle assessment report detailing suspension issues, comfort, noise, and technical specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\4\ scan0043 | |
| Date | 23th June 1942 | |
| -2- SUSPENSION. The ride is not so good as one might expect comparing this car with Austin 8, inclined to pitch at front and too light at rear. An adjustable damper instead of piston type as fitted may improve this. With regard to the body the accomodation for four people is good, the seat cushions are very uncomfortable, much too hard, one is inclined to roll about. There is a fair amount of road noise in this car. The worst features of this car are :- Engine noise from drivers seat. Poor Rear Axle, and Road Spring Squeaks. SPECIFICATION No. of Cylinders 4 Bore 63.5 m/m Stroke 89 m/m Oil Circulation is by positive gear wheel pump. Connecting Rods drilled for direct lubrication to cylinder walls. Petrol Tank capacity 6 Galls. Petrol Pump: AC. Mechanical. Carburetter: Zenith downdraught. Cubic Capacity 1,125 c.c. RAC. Rating 9.996 HP. BHP. 32 @ 4,000 RPM. Oil Capacity 6 pints. Cooling: Thermo Syphon and Fan Overflow relief valave in red. Water Capacity 17 1/2 pints. Main Bearings 3. Inlet valves larger than exhaust for improved induction. Ignition 12 Volt. Coil with automatic advance and retard mechanism incorporated in distributor. Sparking Plugs 14 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Type KLG.F.50.X. -continued- | ||