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).
Weight breakdown of front suspension components for the Bentley V and Wraith III models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\2\ scan0062 | |
| Date | 29th March 1939 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FWK, Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FWK.9/JH.29.3.39. Bentley V Suspension (Front). Herewith the weight of the B.V. and W.III. front suspensions, including pans, as requested. Bentley V.{VIENNA} 162 lb. 11 ozs. Wraith III. 237 lb. We give you below a list of weights showing how the above figures were compiled. Bentley V.{VIENNA} lbs. ozs. Pan................................... 15. Shock damper assembly............... 32. 8. Lower triangle levers and bearings.. 25. Yokes................................. 13. Steering levers....................... 3. 10. Coil springs.......................... 21. Bump buffers and retaining cups..... 5. 12. Rebound buffers....................... 2. 12. Torque arms........................... 17 Cross stays........................... 1. 14. Torque arm sockets.................... 5. 8. Bumper buffer stops................... 2. 13. Rebound stops......................... 1. 3. Stub axles............................ 10. 8. Centre steering lever and cross steering tubes ... 7. 3. Total. 162 lbs. 11 ozs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FWK. | ||