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).
Performance comparison of various cars, including Lagonda, Bentley, and Wraith, based on 'Cubic Ft./Ton Mile' figures.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 128\3\ scan0104 | |
| Date | 30th June 1940 | |
| - 2 - Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}6/ML.30.6.40. travelling three up are as follows :- CUBIC FT./TON MILE for cars 12 Cylinder Lagonda 100 Bentley 60 (11.B.V.) 119 Standard Bentley V.{VIENNA} 110 Wraith 96 These figures again appear to be quite fair figures of merit for direct gear performance. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/TAS.{T. Allan Swinden} | ||