Progress report on the 'Peregrine' and 'Bensport' projects, detailing chassis modifications and engine development issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\4\ 04-page107 | |
| Date | 25th October 1932 | |
| X4553 WGR. from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} K.3/HP.25.10.32. c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Bv. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} re Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine) and Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). Referring to your memo OR.2/T.24.10.32, a meeting was held of BY, RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} and E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and the following report was made out: Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine). Generally speaking we are up to programme on Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine). Three chassis have been completed, one which is being modernised in advance of programme for a 10,000 miles test. This last chassis has the following modifications:- Bijur Luvax lubrication system (olive type fittings). New flywheel and clutch (Borg and Beck type). Latest gearbox. Wider brake shoes and drums. Rear axle gear with increased tooth area. Further chassis are following through but it is not advisable to urge immediate completion pending decision with regard to certain points. Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). The position with regard to Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) is that we have for the time being dropped the supercharged engine, with the exception of the Rootes type blower, and are concentrating on getting the J.L. engine modified into the design. Apart from the engine installation we still require a large part of the gearbox from RR, as follows:- Gearbox Suspension. Change gear and brake mechanism. Servo and drive. Coupling between clutch and gearbox. Semi-hydraulic brake gear. | ||
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).