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).
Dynamometer test report for a Mercédès chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 22\5\ Scan056 | |
Date | 22th November 1911 | |
R.R. 298A (1 H) (P. 125. 10.6.10) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 873. X407 DYNAMOMETER TEST. Mercédès Chassis No. Have tested Chassis for acceleration, etc., and at full load on all gears as below: general condition:— Max. torque lbs. Engine speed 3rd. Gear 10 mins. at 750 revs. H.P. " " 15 " at 1000 revs. H.P. 91 " " 10 " at 1250 revs. H.P. 107.5 " " 10 " at 1500 revs. H.P. 121 " " 10 " at 1250 revs. H.P. 134.5 1st Gear " 10 " at 1000 revs. H.P. Condition of ignition plugs after test Condition of lubrication of cylinders Compressions Miles run Consumption 3rd Gear full power. 1250 revs. — H.P. hour per gallon REMARKS:— Test clutched & Mr Royce. as engine had been refitted as new. C.J. Tested and passed by F Cua Date 22/11/11 | ||