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 detailing buffer and ground clearances, weights, and tyre sizes for various car models.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\4\ scan0151 | |
Date | 24th July 1941 | |
To: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Clm. {D. D. Clapham} c. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Clm. {D. D. Clapham} 1806 Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Clm. {D. D. Clapham} 1/RH. {R. Hollingworth} 24.7.41. Buffer & Ground Clearances. Car Buffer Clearances Front Rear Ground Clearance. Rear engine cross member. Weight Tyre Size 8 - B - V. {VIENNA} | 1.25 | not 2.6" std. buffers | 5.8" | 35 - 2 - 15 | 6.50 x 16 9 - B - V. {VIENNA} | 1.35" | 3.45" | 5.85" | 35 - 0 - 14 | 6.50 x 16 10 - B - V. {VIENNA} | 1.70" | 3.45" | 5.5" | 35 - 1 - 0 | 6.50 x 16 12 - B - V. {VIENNA} | 1.40" | 3.12" | 6" | 33 - 2 - 7 | 6.50 x 16 1 - R - 1 | 1.65" | 3" | 5.55" | 34 - 1 - 0 | 6.50 x 16 2 - B - 50 | 1" | 3.45" | 6.7" | 36 - 3 - 14 | 7.00 x 16 3 - B - 50 | .45" | 3" | 6.3" | 38 - 0 - 14 | 6.50 x 16 Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Clm. {D. D. Clapham} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Clm {D. D. Clapham} | ||