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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).
Specification comparison between two models, W.M.B. 11 and S.B.50.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 144\4\  scan0168
Date  26th November 1940
  
Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/ML.26.11.40.

W.M.B. 11. S.B.50.

Engine size 4¼ litres 4¼ litres
Engine Type Aluminium Cast Iron
Conventional Novel
Wheel base 11 ft. 4 ins. 10 ft. 10 ins.
Weight 41¼ cwt. 39 cwt.
Lap speed 76 m.p.h. 85 m.p.h.
Axle ratio 8 X 34 11 X 41
Consumption 15 16
(Approx:)
Compression 6.5 6.25
Ratio

Reduced Cost.
Improved Durability.
Greater Fuel Economy.
Improved Performance.
  
  


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