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 weight of a 2600 type front axle and its tie rods.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\2\ 02-page039 | |
| Date | 11th December 1913 | |
| X200 Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/SM10/L111213. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 11-12-13. Na.{Mr Nadin} Mr Peach informs us that one 2600 type front Axle without road wheels but otherwise complete weighs 74 lbs. One set of Tie Rods weighs 29 lbs. There is no difference in weight between the old and new type. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | ||