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).
Specification document for the 20 Spectre chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page369 | |
Date | 25th May 1935 | |
'F' SECTION. ----------- SPECIFICATION FOR 20 SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS. Frame & Fittings. To be as at present instructed experimentally, with strengthened up bend and front end. L Wing Stays. As at present instructed experimentally. Front Apron. To be held up until the question of appearance is settled. Rear Springs & Fittings. To have 7" deflection. Steering Box and Column. As at present instructed experimentally. Side Steering Tube. As at present instructed experimentally. Petrol Tank. As at present instructed experimentally. (Handwritten note: Outside petrol filler.) Pedals. These to be of the increased travel type. Exhaust Cutout. Not to be fitted. Dashbrackets and Footboards. To be as at present instructed experimentally, except the parts which will be affected by the body isolating scheme. Petrol Piping. Not to be ordered until we receive further information from the Experimental Department. Oil Pump. As at present instructed experimentally. | ||