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).
Dynamometer test results for a chassis, including engine speed, horsepower, and consumption.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\4\ scan0021 | |
| Date | 9th January 1912 | |
| R.R. 298 b (2½ H) X. 435 14.12.11) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2231. X432 6 Cylinder Knight 38 HP Daimler DYNAMOMETER TEST. Chassis No. Have tested Chassis for acceleration, etc., and at full load on all gears as below: general condition:- Axle No. State of heat Engine freedom Max. torque ... lbs. Engine speed 3rd. Gear 10 mins. at 500 revs. H.P. 67. " " 10 " at 750 revs. H.P. 99. " " 15 " at 1000 revs. H.P. 121. " " 10 " at 1250 revs. H.P. 133. " " 10 " at 1500 revs. H.P. 141. " " 10 " at 1750 revs. H.P. 141. 1st & 2nd Gear 10 mins. at 1000 revs. Condition of ignition plugs after test Condition of lubrication of cylinders after full load test Compressions Miles run 82. Consumption 3rd Gear full power. 1250 revs. gallons per. H.P. hour 1 qt 4 min 15 secs 1000 Revs REMARKS: Standard as received from Mr Bolton car was very noisy engine Tested and passed by Bowe Date 9.1.12. | ||