Bluebird Electric 2000

Bluebird Electric 2000 at Brooklands Museum

Country of ManufactureGreat Britain
ChasisSteel tubular space frame
bodyGRP/Aluminium
length21ft
width4ft 1in at widest point (front axle line)
Weight860 kg
Aero drag0.15Cd
Motors2 rear wheel direct drive
    Type3-phase brushless DC 8-pole 12 slots
    Speed20,000+ rpm
    Torque70Nm (52 ft-lb)
    Weight13 Kg
    Power100Kw (135hp)
    Gear ratio6:1 for long track. 10:1 for short track (UK record)
SteeringRack and pinion, 6 degrees lock/lock
BrakesDisk brakes on front, regenerative breaking rear
TyresGoodyear Eagle Landspeed
Batteries48 Hawker Genesis lead acid 600 volts


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