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).
Technical specifications and performance data for a Buick Series 60 following Brooklands tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\3\ scan0094 | |
| Date | 14th March 1939 | |
| 1049 & 1320 file. To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Hdy.{William Hardy} c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Jnr.{Charles L. Jenner} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}10/JH.14.3.39. BUICK SERIES 60 37.81 H.P. Brooklands tests on 6.3.39. Engine and chassis data. Gearbox. R.A.C. rating 37.81 H.P. No of cyl. 8 Bore 3 7/16" = 87.31 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Stroke 4 5/16" = 109.51 m/m.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Piston displacement 320 cu.ins. = 5.3 lts. Firing order 1,6,2,5,8,3,7,4. Tyres Dimensions. 7" x 15". Wheelbase - 10' 6" Capacities. Weight Petrol 15 galls. 36 cwts. 3 qr. 7 lbs. Oil engine 15 pts. Oil gearbox 2.115 pts. Oil rear axle 2.465 pts. Water 28.35 pts. Battery 110 ampere hour. 6 v.{VIENNA} Performance Acceleration Figures with Correct Speedo. M.P.H. SECS. M.P.H. SECS. 10 - 30 7.2 10 - 60 18.25. 10 - 40 10.5 10 - 70 25.4 10 - 50 13.65 | ||