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).
Calculation of weight alterations for a Bentley Chassis, itemizing increases and decreases of standardized parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0097 | |
| Date | 16th January 1935 | |
| 16.1.35. Alterations in Bentley Chassis Weight since B.I. originally went to France. Parts included, those actually standardised only. Increase lbs. Ozs. Decrease lbs. Ozs. Controllable dampers 6 0 Radiator & water 18 8 Damper pipe lines 2 0 Geared starter motor 4 0 Foot Switch 15 Prop. shaft damper 12 12 Heavier front axle 4 0 Cross member between lamps 4 0 Quick brake adjustment 3 0 36 11 18 8 Total increase in chassis weight = 18 lbs. 8 ozs. or .07%. Handwritten: Rear Mounting Old 5 lbs 6 oz New 12 lbs 13 oz 7 lbs 7 | ||