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).
Comparative analysis of performance figures for a Ford and a Dubonnet vehicle, provided by M. Dubonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\3\ scan0156 | |
| Date | 7th April 1936 | |
| FILE. X1104 7.4.36. Comparative figures given by M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Dubonnet. FORD Speed with 4 passengers - 128 kms. (80 miles) per hr. 62.5 miles. Consumption per 100 kms. per hr. - 17.300 litres (3.80 gallons). 16.4 M.P.G. Weight without passengers (full of petrol) - 1,400 kg. DUBONNET Speed with 4 passengers - 174.4 kms. (109 miles) per hr. 62.5 miles. Consumption per 100 kms. per hr. - 10.758 litres (2.37 gallons). 26.2 M.P.G. Weight without passengers (full of petrol) 1,380 kg. Weight - front 930 Kg. rear 730 Kg. Front 700 Kg. Rear 700 Kg. (The lower figure we presume is meant for the Ford). To cruise at 80 M.P.H., H.P. required is approx. 13.3. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.Dodd. | ||