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).
Chassis weights for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0046 | |
| Date | 4th May 1934 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1258. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn2/MH.{M. Huckerby}4.5.34 re 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS WEIGHTS Bentley chassis are very consistent indeed, and all chassis are put at between 2180 and 2185 lbs. This includes water and oil and 4 wheels, but does not include petrol 18 galls. 135 lbs., 4 tyres 120 lbs., battery 75 lbs; it also does not include a spare wheel or tyre, or the chassis spares and tools. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn | ||