1935 Bluebird

Country of ManufactureGreat Britain
Engine 
    ManufacturerRolls-Royce “R” Schneider Trophy aircraft type
    CylindersV12
    Bore152.4mm
    Stroke167.64mm
    Cubic Capacity36,582cc
    Compression ratio6:1
    Valves  
    CarburettorRolls-Royce
    Max. Power2,300-2,500 bhp at 3,200rpm Single centrifugal supercharger
    Engine Mounting 
Transmission 
    Clutchmultidisc
    Gearbox3speed gearbox, indirect drive
    Ratios1.19 to 1 in top
    Back axle 
    Type of driveduplicated
ChassisJohn Thompson Motor Pressings
SuspensionWoodhead
Shock AbsorbersAndre
Steering GearMarles - dual
BrakesAlford and Alder with Cayton Dewandre vacuum servo
Wheelssteel disc; twin rear wheels
TyresDunlop 35 x 6in; front pressure 125lb rear pressure 110lb; tread 1/32in
Dimensions 
    Wheelbase13ft 8ins but shorter by 1 1/2in on one side than the other due to layout of duplicated final drive
    Track front5ft 3in
    Track rear5ft
    Length28ft 3in
    Weight5 tons
Fuel Tank Capacity40 gallons
RadiatorSerck honeycomb
Bodywork 
    ManufacturerGurney Nutting and Co. Ltd
    Materialaluminium


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