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).
Brief specification sheet detailing features of major vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\3\ scan0395 | |
| Date | 24th September 1936 | |
| X700 a To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}18/KW.24.9.36. 5-B-IV. Herewith is a brief specification of major parts :- Engine - New high point mounting. Flywheel - Flexible type. Clutch - Rubber faced clutch lining, 15% stronger springs, cantilever pedals. Steering - Marles 1.7/16" double roller type, standard s.s. springs. Brakes - Alum. drums all round, steel millenite linings, anti-judder scheme 4865. Front Axle - Shock dampers moved outwards, 2 radius rods, springs shackled at both ends. Frame - Special box section including R.R. made steel running boards bolted to the frame. Road Springs - Front - 5 1/2" deflection. Rear - Standard. Radiator - 6" shorter in the matrix than standard. Dampers - 25 lbs. initial load all round. Governor controlled. Control on dashboard. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.Dodd. | ||