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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).
Table comparing the stiffness in lbs/ft./Degree for various car frames and complete cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 125\1\  scan0287
Date  2nd November 1935
  
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}5/KW.2.11.35.

Stiffness in lbs/ft./Degree.

| | Overall | Dash to Front | Dash to Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac V-16 Frame | 1010 | 3010 | 1500 |
| Complete Cadillac V-16 Car | 3200 | 6100 | 6700 |
| Standard Bentley Frame | 53 | 113 | 100 |
| B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} - Steel Body | 630 | 1560 | 1060 |
| Phantom II Frame | 85 | 190 | 154 |
| SpectreCodename for Phantom III Frame | 960 | 2950 | 1430 |
| Cy's Frame for "Soft Top" Body | 2640 | 6200 | 4600 |
| Cy's complete "Soft Top" Car | 3100 | 6200 | 6200 |
| Supercharged Graham Car | 1340 | 2320 | 3200 |
  
  


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