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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).
Comparison of gear ratios and related specifications for a Chevrolet and a 25/30 HP model.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 104\4\  scan0273
Date  13th November 1936
  
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

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13.11.36.

Chevrolet and 25/30 H.P. Gear Ratios.

Chevrolet.

Tyre size - 6 x 16.
Axle ratio - 4.1 : 1
Effective tyre circumference - 85".
Road wheels. - 745.4
Engine /revs at 60 M.P.H. - 3,056.

6

25/30

Tyre size - 6 x 19.
Axle ratio - 4.55 : 1
Effective tyre circum. 94.875".
Road wheels./Rev. mile - 667.9.
Engine/revs/ at 60 M.P.H. - 3,040.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/F.Dodd.
  
  


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