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).
Departmental memo regarding the petrol consumption results of a run, achieving 15 miles per gallon.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 147\5\ scan0036 | |
| Date | 14th October 1912 | |
| R.R. 475 (100 H) (LL 556. 26.8.12) E.P. 2385. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson. DATE. 14.10.12 REFERENCE: EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}8/T141012. X459 With reference to the attached Sinclair reports that the petrol consumption whilst on this run was 15. m.p.g. E.P. Handwritten notes: T.C. Mr B.J. CJ. Stamp: C 24 X 12 (24th October 1912) Seen Splendid. Settles the question of the 16 h.p. six-cyl. proving remarkably reasonable & desirable. | ||