Rolls-Royce 25/30

The Rolls -Royce 25/30 hp is a passenger car, the. Rolls- Royce from 1936 to 1938 as a successor to the 20/25 hp He had a bigger engine with more power, because the customers complained repeatedly to the previous due to insufficient power when they left mount heavy assemblies.

Construction

The above- controlled in-line six -cylinder engine similar to that of its predecessor, 20/25 hp, but had a larger displacement of 4257 cc, which was created by drilling from 82.55 mm to 88.9 mm with a constant stroke of 114.3 mm. The compression was 6.0: 1 A single Stromberg carburetor replaced the carburetor of Rolls- Royce and there was no more magneto ignition. Instead, an additional ignition coil was installed as a replacement. The four-speed gearbox was interlocked with the motor, the gear lever has traditionally been on the right side of the driver. Third and fourth gear were synchronized.

The chassis with independent chassis had rigid front and rear axles, which were each suspended from longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers. All four wheels were equipped with drum brakes, a brake booster - have been pressed - after license from Hispano -Suiza. The hand brake acted on separate drums on the rear axle. The famous Rolls- Royce radiator with triangular top had vertical slats, which were adjusted to control the engine cooling by a thermostat.

In three years, emerged in 1201 pieces. 1939 replaced the Wraith the 25/30 hp. The engine of the 25/30 hp was used in a modified form for the Bentley 4 ¼ Litre.

Body

Only the chassis and mechanics were made by Rolls- Royce. The bodies were built and placed by Stellmachern by the purchaser. Some of the most famous coachbuilders for Rolls- Royce chassis were Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper.

In film and television

The Rolls -Royce 25/30 hp shows up in movies such as The Ugly Truth (1957 ), Death on the Nile (1978 ), Count Yoster has the honor ( 1967-1976 ), etc.