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).
Increasing the wheelbase to 10 ft 6 ins due to the front positioning of the supercharger.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 179b\1\ img001 | |
| Date | 10th August 1932 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} ) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ) ORIGINAL RECEIVED C. to SC. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} HTY. R1/M10.8.32. re. BENSPORT. x455 Owing to the supercharger now being in front of the engine, and the difficulties with the pedals, we have decided to increase the wheelbase from 10 ft. to 10 ft. 6 ins., rather than push the radiator forward, or raise the transmission line, as I understand is suggested by Derby. One reason for the above is that it would be very un-Bentley-like. This car will ride and steer better for the rather longer wheelbase: it is not intended for much town work. It is understood that the smaller and longer Powerplus is to be used, and that this needs the eccentricity below the centre. The front axle is being arranged just in front of the blower, and the cross steering tube just under the same on the bump. This steering tube is only partly guarded by the axle. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||