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).
Brooklands track tests with a 'V' series car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 24\5\ Scan102 | |
| Date | 1st August 1925 | |
| R.R. 403 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} X766 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: R.C.J. BJ. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} OY. Expl. No. 788 REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG25. 8. 25. OBJECT OF TEST. TESTER. Tests on Brooklands track with 'V' series car. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham. CONDITIONS. 98-NK - Barker open touring body. Weight 2.513 tons - two spare wheels. Tyre pressures 45 and 55 lbs. Fuel Shell No.1. Atmospheric conditions - fine - dry - light winds. | ||