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).
Brake test results for chassis 25-EX, detailing setup, stopping distances, and mileage over several days.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\1\ 01-page03 | |
Date | 21th January 1932 | |
H/S BRAKE TESTS. 25-EX. 21. 1. 32. Chassis received from fitters. Milleniun. Cast. Iron Ribbed Drums. Fitted front and back. Servo Cams. 35º Foot Pedal 5¼" Front Toggles OS ⅞ NS{Norman Scott} ⅞" Rear Arms. OS ⅝ NS{Norman Scott} ⅝" Light running 59 miles. 22. 1. 32. Stopping Distance. 30 M.P.H. 20 ft. 70 " 210 ft. 60 " 130 ft. 50 " 98 ft. 40 " 48 ft. 30 " 15 ft. Light running. 156 miles. 23. 1. 32. Foot Pedal. Front Toggles. OS 1.1/16 NS{Norman Scott} ⅞" Rear Arms. OS ¾" NS{Norman Scott} ¾". | ||