Rolls-Royce Archives
         « Prev  Box Series  Next »        

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 Goshawk II models.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\I\June1922\  Scan27
Date  15th June 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. | 57 lbs. | 72 lbs. |
  
  


Copyright Sustain 2025, All Rights Reserved.    whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble
An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙