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).
Chassis and body modifications for the Continental Phantom EAC.14 to increase interior space.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\R\January1928-March1928\ 71 | |
| Date | 21th February 1928 | |
| FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} C. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. 14.X8774 X8830 Now that it is proposed to put the Continental Phantom - EAC. 14. - into production as soon as possible, we think we ought to remind you that this car is a development of EAC. 8., that is to say, it has the revised body space and driving seat positions. The dashboard is moved forward on the chassis frame 1 3/4", and this amount is added to the body space on all steerings. In the case of 'C' and 'D' type steering we have removed the waste room existent between the pedals and dash, and have moved the driving seat and wheel bodily forward 1 3/4" and 2 1/4" respectively. There is therefore a gain in body space behind the steering wheel of 'D' type 4", 'C' type 3 1/2", 'B' type 1 3/4", over our present production. The relative positions of the seat, the wheel, and the pedal plate to the man, are exactly those we at present have on each respective steering. The advantages of this modification are obvious. We shall be able with 'C' steering to give a body which we now use on 'B', with the consequent possibility of a reduction in the height of the car. Our mention of this is that this change will affect the coachbuilders very considerably, and they will require warning in connection with stock bodies which they are putting in hand. Although this may be a difficult modification to introduce on this account we think it is one we should endeavour to achieve in view of its economy in waste space, which would make our chassis much more in line with that of our competitors in the matter of body space. We have used this modification on all our experimental cars, and have practically experienced its advantages both technically, and in matters of appearance. These seating positions are shewn on N. sch. 2139., and we think it would be a good idea if Derby were to send you a print. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||