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).
Test report detailing observations on a car's performance, including heater effectiveness, handling, and component feedback.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 6\6\ 06-page401 | |
| Date | 20th December 1937 | |
| -2- (7) We believe the heater would be much more effective if it was as close to the floorboards as possible, as the first part of the driver or passenger to get cold is almost invariably the feet. ..................... (8) The crankshaft period did not alter appreciably during the run. ..................... (9) With any sort of a load the car is not particularly controllable in the hard position of the ride control. ..................... (10) The pedals still move under engine torque. ..................... Good features noticed regarding the car were:- Brakes effective, progressive and entirely free from squeake. Steering entirely free from road shocks. Engine smooth at speeds other than that at which the crankshaft period was noticed. Clutch smooth and progressive. We think this car is suffering from a certain amount of sideways shake in the soft position. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||