ThrustSSC - History

Bluebird

DriverCaptain Malcolm Campbell (Great Britain)
CarBluebird (Great Britain)
Date
Speed
Place
3rd September 1935
301.129 mph (m)
Bonneville Flats, USA
Date
Speed
Place
7th March 1935
276.82 mph (m)
Daytona Beach, USA
Date
Speed
Place
22nd February 1933
272.46 mph (k)
Daytona Beach, USA
Power Source36,582 cc Rolls-Royce Type 'R' Schneider Trophy aircraft engine with centrifugal supercharger V12 cylinders. 3 speed gearbox
Max power 2,300-2,500 bhp at 3,200 rpm
Length8.22m (27')
Weight (approx.)4,831 kg (10,640lbs)
Where is it now?Alabama Motor Speedway?


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