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).
Report comparing vehicle handling characteristics, steering, and tyre performance during testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\2\ scan0136 | |
| Date | 12th November 1937 | |
| -2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}3/MH.{M. Huckerby}12.11.37. (6) When deliberately swerving the car, 6.B.IV with the 6.50 - 17 tyres, remained perfectly stable and controllable however violently the steering was pulled. With similar treatment B.2.LS went half out of control, and nearly shot off the road due to violent over-steer. (7) Tyre noise on the standard car was most noticeable in comparison with the new large section Silent Indias. (8) The Wraith type steering was lighter and less harsh than standard. The latter has too much of a motor cycle feel about it. (9) Having regard to all the features Bently M series in the hands of the public, will, on account of its increased safety and ease of handling, be driven faster than the present Bentley, the performance will cease to seem as good as the car is less frightening at high speeds. An increase in performance will be called for. The tendency for the car to go straight down the road in contrast to the wandering of the standard Bentley gives a better "lateral" rear seat ride and the rear seat passengers are thrown sideways less on corners. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||