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).
Analysis of design features affecting weight and cost.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\2\ scan0256 | |
| Date | 14th March 1940 | |
| -3- EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}14/JH.14.3.40. Features Saving Weight. Lower suspension triangle is much more compact, and probably need weigh no more than half the present pieces. Removal of rubber bushes from suspension link enables lighter yoke piece to be used. Features adding expense. Extra front crossmember. Extra depth of "kick-up" at front of frame makes frame pressing more difficult. Lubricated suspension bearings. Features saving expense. Easier assembly. Simpler front pan pressing. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} | ||