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).
Weight analysis for a 3.B.4. Bentley sent to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 25th November 1936 | |
| 204 254, Experimental Department 25th November 1936. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}11/AP. Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, We give below our weight analysis of 3.B.4. Bentley together with some of the extra weight figures supplied by your-selves. Complete car weight, complete with 18 galls. of petrol, oil, water, battery, tools, and one spare wheel. 34c. 3q. 14 lbs. Complete chassis weight includes 18 galls. of petrol, oil, water, battery, extra frame supports, spare wheel, bumper, side carrier, wheel bolt and nut, bonnet fasteners etc. 23c. 3q. 3 1/2 lbs. Accessories include head and side lamps 24 lbs. Windscreen wiper... 5 lbs. Tools............. 25 lbs. 2 Horns........... 8 lbs. 62 lbs. 2q. 6 lbs. Weight of Coachwork and wings etc. 10c. 2q. 4 1/2 lbs. Extra coachwork over standard (supplied by P.W.) Luggage flap......... 63 lbs. Wheel well........... 7 lbs. Extra glass.......... 1 lb. Extra weight for wider body. 16 lbs. Plate carrying anatomical squad.. 5 lbs. Extra for trimming..... 5 lbs. 97 lbs.. = 3q. 13 lbs. continued | ||