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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).
Test report page detailing performance issues of a vehicle's engine, suspension, steering, and brakes.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 24\5\  Scan284
Date  22th July 1930
  
MAYFAIR S. 7S. -2- He/En.2/AL.22.7.30.Contd.

ENGINE. - The engine was remarkably free from torque reaction and in consequence one was very liable to under estimate its powers of acceleration. There was a crank-shaft period when pulling at 40 M.P.H. but this was not very clearly defined. The engine exhibited the usual 8 cylinder characteristics of smoothness on the over-run. In spite of the small mileage covered, the engine detonated at full throttle low speeds when fully advanced.

SUSPENSION. - The suspension was most distressing in spite of the double acting hydraulics fitted all round. The car pitched exceedingly badly and the directional stability was negligible at 60 M.P.H.

STEERING. - The steering was very free from road shocks, very light and low geared and had no self-centreing. There was no sign of "shimmy" or radiator 'jellying'. The directional instability was probably mainly due to the suspension.

BRAKES. - These were most inefficient.

CLUTCH. - Good, but slack in the transmission.

It is unfortunate that this car failed before we obtained all the required information.

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