1928 Napier-Campbell Blue Bird III

1928 Blue Bird III
Country of ManufactureGreat Britain
Engine 
    ManufacturerNapier sprint Lion VII Schneider Cup aircraft engine
    Cylinders12 - 3 banks of 4
    Bore  
    Stroke  
    Cubic Capacity 23,948cc
    Compression ratio  
    Valves  
    Carburettor  
    Max. Power875 bhp at 3,300rpm
    Engine Mounting 
Transmission 
    Clutch16no. 11 1/4in. dry plates; hand lever to disconnect gearbox when car stationary
    GearboxFBM 3 speed planetary
    Ratios.333, .666, 1. Final drive ratio 1.5 to 1
    Back axlecrown and bevel independently supported
    Type of driveReinecker
ChassisVickers – underslung beneath rear axle
SuspensionWoodhead self-shock-absorbing springs
Shock Absorbers 
Steering GearMarles duplicated
Brakes 
WheelsRudge-Whitworth – wire double-spoke to front, triple-spoke to rear
TyresDunlop size 33 x 5in.
Dimensions 
    Wheelbase12ft 1 1/2in
    Track front5ft 5 1/4 in.
    Track rear4ft 9 in.
    Length18ft
    Weight52cwt dry
Fuel Tank Capacity20 gallons
RadiatorFairey Aviation Co mounted vertical and longitudinally at either side of rear tailfin. 4no. 4ft 7in by 1ft 7in with 122 cooling elements of drawn tubing – total tube 2,400ft
Bodywork 
    ManufacturerMulliner
    Material18-gauge aluminium