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 specifications and calculations for various Spectre car models and body types.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\3\ scan0128 | |
| Date | 15th June 1935 | |
| -2- E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/MN.15.6.35. only when we arrive at the following Maximum bodied car. Minimum bodied car. Front = 22cwts.3qrs.20 lbs. Front = 23cwts.1 qr. 21 lbs. Rear = 28cwts.3qrs. 9 lbs. Rear = 23 cwts.2qrs.20 lbs. taking the front bumper and fittings as 1qr.12 lbs. and the rear 1qr.20 lbs. No.4 SpectreCodename for Phantom III - Continental Touring Saloon 33-EX. This body is an exact replica of 32-EX except that the body and front wings will be panelled in S.W.G.20 steel instead of S.W.G.16 aluminium. Front and rear bumpers will be fitted. Appended herewith we give our deductions that the weight will be:- Complete car, with petrol,oil,water, two spare wheels,front and rear bumpers and tools. = 50cwts.2qrs.16 lbs. Front = 23 cwts.1qr.12 lbs. Rear = 27 cwts.1qr. 4 lbs. No.5 SpectreCodename for Phantom III. - Enclosed Limousine. London Trials. This car is a replica in essential features of 31-EX. Bumpers will be fitted front and rear. The body will be reinforced with steel gussets like 32-EX. Complete car with petrol,oil,water, two spare wheels, front and rear bumpers = 50cwts.0qrs.20 lbs. Front = 23cwts.1qr.19 lbs. Rear = 26cwts.3qrs.1 lbs. No.6 SpectreCodename for Phantom III. Continental Touring Saloon with Division. This car will be very similar to 32-EX, except for the shape of the back and the addition of a division. Complete car with petrol,water,oil, two spare wheels and front and rear bumpers = 51 cwts.0qrs. 7 lbs. Contd: | ||