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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 chassis specifications for B.III, B.50, and 4¼ Wraith III models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 111\2\  scan0272
Date  25th November 1937
  
-4- Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}29/N.25.11.37 Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
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B.III. B.50. 4¼ Wraith III.
Engine, 4¼ Wraith III. 3½ Litre C.I. Wheelbase 10' 4"
Wheelbase, 10' 4" Wheelbase 10' 1" " 10' 10"
" 10' 7"
Dash to rear axle 89.5" Dash to rear axle 89.5" & 95.5"
Overslung frame. Overslung frame.
Height 5' 4½" Height 5' 4½"
Headroom 48.000" Headroom 48.000"
Bodies: Close Coupled Bodies:-
Saloon. Close coupled saloon.
Six-light saloon with 6.000 more
room in rear compartment.



EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}
  
  


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