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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 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}
  
  


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