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).
The turning circle figures for a Bentley with both normal and restricted steering lock.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0142 | |
| Date | 19th October 1937 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 19.10.37. We give below the turning circle figure for the Bentley with 6.50 x 17" tyres fitted, also the reduced turning circle to clear S.S. tube, and shock damper casing with snow chains fitted. A.{Mr Adams} NORMAL LOCK. R.H. lock 40' - 9 1/2" L.H. " 40' - 00. B. RESTRICTED LOCK. R.H. lock 45' - 6" L.H. " 42' - 2" Checked on B.23.AE. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||