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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).
Graph of radiator tests at Brooklands Track, recording under-bonnet air temperatures with and without a grille fitted at various speeds.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 87\1\  scan0066
Date  15th May 1934
  
RADIATOR TESTS AT BROOKLANDS TRACK - BONNET AIR TEMPS. RECORDED
(15/5/34)
AIR TEMP UNDER BONNET °C.
40
30
20
10
0
GRILLE FITTED - 80 MPH.
GRILLE FITTED - 60 MPH.
NO GRILLE " - 80 MPH.
NO GRILLE - 60 MPH.
AIR TEMP OUTSIDE CAR THRO'OUT TEST - 15.5°C.
A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C
A.{Mr Adams} B. & C. refer to stations at which readings were taken.
68. H Steadman 17/5/34
  
  


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