Rolls-Royce B range engines
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The Rolls-Royce B range was a range of petrol engines first intended to be installed in a car but in 1943 developed into a range to power the British Army's wheeled vehicles.[1]
The range included B40, B60, B80 and B81 versions.
The Alvis Saladin and Rolls-Royce Phantom IV were fitted with 8-cylinder versions.
History
The group of engineers at Rolls-Royce's Clan Foundry in Belper Derbyshire led by W A Robotham completed development of the Rolls-Royce Meteor engine in 1943 and began work on this rationalised range of petrol engines to power a range of army combat vehicles. Development was completed and manufacture started at Rolls-Royce Crewe in 1947.[2]
Applications
- Alvis FV600 series B80 / B81
- Daimler Ferret B60
- Humber FV1600 CT truck B60
- Austin Champ B40
See also
References
- ^ Rolls-Royce Motors Holdings Limited. The Times, Monday, May 07, 1973; pg. 23; Issue 58775
- ^ Spencer MBE CEng FIEE, Reginald J. "Rolls-Royce at Clan Foundry, Belper". Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club. R.R.E.C Limited. A company registered in England and Wales, No 1154113. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
Bibliography
- Munro, Bill (2002). Alvis Saracen Family. Ramsbury, England: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 1-86126-537-9.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Ware, Pat (1994). In National Service. Warehouse Publications. ISBN 0-9525563-0-8.
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