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).
Comparing the rear axle steer angle and spring layout of Bentley II and Bentley III models.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\2\ scan0044 | |
Date | 21th March 1938 guessed | |
Bentley III Steering file 450. GRY{Shadwell Grylls} DD 35 size V Bentley II Steer angle of rear axle is 0° 5.7' per degree roll of car. [ Rea track 57.4, relative wheel lift per ] [ 1° roll ~ 1.00" ] Bentley III, Original spring layout. Steer angle of rear axle is 0° 4.5' per degree roll of car. Rear track approx same. This modifies my previous statement somewhat, though BIII is still better than BII. DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} | ||