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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).
Comparison of front axle weights between the 40/50 HP and the Goshawk II models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 107\4\  scan0005
Date  11th September 1922 guessed
  
COMPARISON OF 40/50 AND GOSHAWK II.
FRONT AXLE WEIGHTS.

40/50 H.P. | Goshawk-II.

Weight of axle, wheels springs, all unsprung weight.
330 lbs. | 260 lbs.

Average sprung weight on front axle.
1900 to 2400 lbs. | 1150 to 1400 lbs.

Total
2230 to 2730 " | 1410 to 1660 "

Weight of wire wheel and tyre complete.
87 lbs. | 72 lbs.
  
  


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