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).
Performance test results for chassis 12-GIV and 16-GIV at Brooklands, comparing different axle and carburettor configurations.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 29\3\ Scan348 | |
Date | 26th August 1931 | |
To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. 12-GIV AT BROOKLANDS 26.8.31. Special engine - 12 tooth axle. Std. R.R. carb. Lap Speed. 1/2 mile Speed. 73.6 M.P.H. 75.0 M.P.H. - cut out closed. 73.6 " 76.6 " - cut out open. 12 tooth Axle. S.U. carburetter. Lap Speed. 1/2 mile speed. 76.39 M.P.H. 80.36 M.P.H. - cut out closed. 78.43 " 80.36 " - cut out open. 16-GIV at BROOKLANDS. Lap Speed. 1/2 Mile Speed. 65.52 M.P.H. 67.16 M.P.H. - cut out closed. 70 M.P.H. 72 M.P.H. - cut out open. | ||