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 computation for a complete 'Silver Wraith' car, detailing chassis, extras, accessories, and body components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0006 | |
Date | 10th June 1938 guessed | |
Appendix Part 1. Computation of Complete "Silver Wraith" Car. cwts. qrs. lbs. 1.B.5. Chassis with petrol, oil, water, front bumper and 1 spare wheel. Add 84 lbs for the 9" added to centre of chassis. 23 1 18 3 0 ---- Complete chassis. 24 0 18. Chassis Extras. Headlamps. 22 lbs. Side lamps. 3 " Horns. 8 " Centre lamp. 4 " Number plate. 2 " Tools. 27 " ----- 66 " 2 10 Body Accessories. Rear bumper. 24 lbs. Floatex. 34 " Heater. 8 " ----- 66 " 2 10 Enclosed Limousine Body in wood and aluminium (see appendix Part 2). 12 2 0 ---- Complete Unladen car = 37 3 10. ====== = 4238 lbs. | ||