1931 Bluebird

1931 Blue Bird IV

Country of ManufactureGreat Britain
Engine 
    ManufacturerNapier sprint Lion VII Schneider Cup aircraft engine
    Cylinders12 - 3 banks of 4
    Bore139.7mm
    Stroke130.17mm
    Cubic Capacity 23,942cc
    Compression ratio  
    Valves  
    Carburettor Claudel-Hobson 3 no.
    Max. Power1,350 - 1,450 bhp at 3,600 rpm Centrifugal supercharger
    Engine Mountingsub-frame
Transmission 
    Clutchmultiplate Ferodo lined
    GearboxKLG 3 speed constant mesh
    Ratios4.01, 2.27, 1.58
    Back axleoffset 7in to enable lower driving seat
    Type of drivebevel gear final drive 1.58 to 1
ChassisVickers - steel underslung under the rear axle
SuspensionWoodhead - 1/2 elliptic springs front 3ft 1in rear 4ft 2 1/2in
Shock AbsorbersHartford shock absorbers - 4 to each axle
Steering GearMarles - dual. Ackerman action
BrakesAlford and Alder18in dia steel disc with Clayton-Dewandre vacuum servo
WheelsDunlop steel
TyresDunlop 35 x 6in front, 37 x 6in rear
Dimensions 
    Wheelbase12ft 2in
    Track front5ft 4in.
    Track rear4ft 2in.
    Length25ft
    Weight71cwt
Fuel Tank Capacity23 gallons
RadiatorSerck honeycomb
Bodywork 
    ManufacturerGurney Nutting and Co. Ltd
    Materialaluminium