Inquiry requesting details on compression ratio, horsepower, and performance gains after a test drive showed no disadvantages.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0069 | |
| Date | 26th November 1934 | |
| x420 To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Copy to Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E. re 4-B-IV. Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 8/E26.11.34 Would you please let me know exactly what the compression ratio is and what extra HP and performance are obtained. In driving the car I could see no disadvantage, i.e. no detonation etc. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||
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