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).
Specification list for the 'Next 10,000 Miles Car', detailing engine and chassis components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\2\ scan0061 | |
Date | 7th June 1934 | |
x4553a Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/KW. 7.6.34. NEXT 10,000 MILES CAR. ENGINE. (1) Aluminium cylinder head, 6.75 C/R.{Sir Henry Royce} Double Valve Springs. (2) Aerolite Pistons. (3) Flywheel & Clutch, N.Sch.3948 & 3954. (4) Propellor shaft damper, N.Sch.3911 (already tested). (5) Double contact Breaker, LeC.3323. (6) Geared starter motor. CHASSIS. (1) Peregrine steering. (2) Dashboard & Clutch pit in magnesium. (3) Peregrine gearbox. (4) Harrison radiator (58 m.m. thick). (5) Side spare wheel carrier (N.Sch.3720). (6) Petrol tank, N.Sch.3929, 3945, 4001. (7) Unbalanced rad. shutters, LeC.3798, 3807. (8) Strengthened torsion shafts, N.Sch.4009. (9) Strengthened wing stays. | ||