Photo 6x4 Brooklands - Napier Railton - Lap record holder Weybridge This c2022 For Sale
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Photo 6x4 Brooklands - Napier Railton - Lap record holder Weybridge This c2022:
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Photograph Notes: This monster of a car was designed by Reid Railton using a 24-litre W12 (3 banks of 4 cylinders)* Napier Lion aero engine. It was manufactured by Thomson & Taylor who were based at Brooklands. It had been commissioned by amateur racing driver (and three times holder of the World Land Speed record) John Cobb. It is thought that this car cost him around �10,000 in 1933 - more than a million in today's money.On 7th October 1935 Cobb set the Brooklands Lap Record, completing the circuit in just 69 seconds at an average 143.44mph - see for more details of this run.Its fuel tank holds 65 gallons, which at today's [2022] petrol prices would cost about �500 to fill - mind you, it needs a decent sized tank as it only manages about 5mpg!This car is still in perfect running order and is often seen around the country at events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed.* Engine details: High compression version (6.1:1) (RAF specification). Naturally aspirated (no supercharger) Napier Lion aero engine. W12 (broad arrow) cylinder configuration of 23.944 litres capacity. Producing 580 bhp (433 kW) at 2585rpm (recorded at 5,000ft), and 1,250 pound-foot (1.695 kNm) of torque.
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