The Rolls-Royce 10 hp was the first car produced by Rolls-Royce and introduced in 1904 at the formation on the company. The 10hp was similar to the first car built by Sir Henry Royce originally sold as a "Royce" in 1903.
The engine is a water-cooled twin cylinder of 1800 cc enlarged to 1995 cc on later cars, with overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, and based on the original Royce engine but with an improved crankshaft. The power output was 12 hp (9 kW) at 1000 rpm. The car has a top speed of 39 mph (63 km/h).
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Ltd
Production 1904 - 1906 16 made
Engine(s) 1800 later 1995cc
Transmission(s) three speed
Wheelbase 1905 mm (75 in)
Length 3175 mm (125 in)
Width 1400 mm (55.1 in)
Designer Sir Henry Royce
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