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).
Balance between cost, weight saving, and market profitability for Bentley chassis features.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\3\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 19th March 1938 | |
| -2- Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/R.19.3.38 On the other B.III. chassis features, we have in almost every case put cost before weight saving. When we have got the cost where we want it, however, it may be necessary to endeavour to reduce weight even if it means added expense, if the performance of the car is to justify its price. Alternatively it may be decided that the sports market is not profitable, in which case the character of the Bentley might be changed and acceleration subordinated to cost and comfort. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||