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).
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing performance issues with a new model, including intake roar and steering feel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\1\ scan0149 | |
| Date | 27th December 1926 | |
| Oy1-E-122726 -2- December 27, 1926. We think you would be interested in trying the latest model, which as we understand, has a higher maximum speed, without noticeable decrease in acceleration in the lower range. According to information from owners the claims of improved performance are quite justified, but the car suffers from:- (a) A continuous "roar" from 40 m.p.h. upwards. Probably largely gas-noise in the intake. (b) A still more "watery" steering than the model you tested. Yours very truly, Maurice Olley MO/E | ||