Bluebird BE97/1

Country of ManufactureGreat Britain
ChasisSteel tubular space frame
bodyMoulded in wet lay high modulus twill
length23ft
width4ft 1in at widest point (front axle line)
Weight1.1 tonne
Aero drag0.17Cd
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
SteeringRack and pinion, 6 degrees lock/lock
BrakesDisk brakes on front, regenerative breaking rear
TyresMichelin tyres 10in x 26in high
Batteries48 Hawker Genesis lead acid 600 volts


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