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What engine did the Napier-Railton have?
24 L Napier XIA W12 aero
Napier-Railton
| 1933 Napier-Railton | |
|---|---|
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Napier-Bentley |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 24 L Napier XIA W12 aero engine |
Where is the Railton Mobil Special?
Birmingham Science Museum
It is currently on display at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, England.
What happened to Napier cars?
During the Second World War the company was taken over by English Electric, and engine manufacture eventually ceased. Today, Napier Turbochargers is a subsidiary of the American company Wabtec.
What is a Napier car?
D Napier & Son Limited was a British engineering company best known for its luxury motor cars in the Edwardian era and for its aero engines throughout the early to mid-20th century. Many world speed records on land and water, as well as the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest fighter planes, were powered by Napier engines.
How old is Craig Breedlove?
85 years (March 23, 1937)Craig Breedlove / Age
Is the ThrustSSC a real car?
ThrustSSC is a British-designed and built World Land Speed Record car. ThrustSSC holds the current World Land Speed Record which was set on October 15, 1997, by accomplishing a speed of 763 mph. By doing so, the supersonic car became the first land vehicle to officially break the sound barrier.
Why is the Napier-Railton in the Brooklands Museum?
The nation’s love for this car enabled the BDRC to secure 800 000 GBP by donation to keep it as a permanent fixture in the Brooklands Museum. This is easily the most fitting home since the Napier-Railton holds the Outer Circuit lap record of 143.44mph at Brooklands which was the center of British motoring before the war.
Is the Napier Railton’s engine the same as the one now?
The Midland Motor Museum has since confirmed that the engine now in the Napier Railton is the same one that was installed in the car in 1933.
What is the history of the Napier-Railton?
The story of the Napier-Railton begins with race driver John Cobb who had a rich history at Brooklands before this car came about. As early as 1925, he took his first win at the track in a 10-Litre Fiat that was paid for by the spoils of his fur trading business.
How much HP does a Napier-Railton engine produce?
It’s now generally agreed that the engine produces around 540 bhp which is way too much for a car lacking front brakes. The Napier-Railton is covered in a massive polished aluminum body that does little to help its 4518 lbs of bulk.