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Comparative weight analysis of B.V and 'W' Series Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0275 | |
| Date | 14th November 1938 | |
| Re/Gr.{George Ratcliffe}1/WH.14.11.38. COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS B.V CHASSIS AND "W" SERIES BENTLEY CHASSIS. Bentley V Chassis weight complete with 4-ply Tyres, Petrol (10 Gallons), oils throughout chassis, water, Head-lamps, Horns, Bonnet, Front Apron, Bonnet side strips, Spare wheel and Tyre, spare wheel Carrier and Dummy Hub, Front Wing Stays, Centre Floorboard, Pedal Gap Plate, Instruments and temporary Instrument Board, Petrol Filler and Fittings, Front Bumper, Fully Floating axle 2735 lbs. 3 ozs. = 24 cwts. 1 qr. 19 lbs. 3 ozs. (Tools not included). Bentley "W" series Chassis Weight complete with 6-ply tyres, Petrol (12 Gallons), Oils throughout chassis, water, Headlamps, Horns, Bonnet, Front apron, Bonnet Side Strips, spare wheel and tyre, Dummy hub for spare wheel, front wing stays, Floorboards, Pedal Gap Plate, Instruments and Temporary Instrument Board, Petrol Filler and fittings, and Front Bumper 2752 lbs. 7 ozs. = 24 cwts. 2 qrs. 8 lbs. 7 ozs. (Tools not included) B.V. is therefore 17 lbs. 4 ozs. lighter than "W" Series Bentley. The foregoing weights are a direct comparison between the two chassis, in the same condition. On the B.V. however, rear bumpers and brackets (27 lbs. 2 ozs.) and a Spot Lamp (4 lbs. 2 ozs.) are fitted as standard, which increases the chassis weight to 2766 lbs. 13 ozs. When considering the B.V. and "W" series chassis, the following weights must be taken into consideration:- | ||