A British Steam car expected to break the longest-standing land speed record, will be unveiled to the media next month. It is now less than 50 days before the vehicle is shipped to Bonneville, USA in preparation for their World Record attempt to take place on the June, 11.
The team behind the car, has its sights set on the steam record held by Fred Marriott. In 1906, Marriott recorded an average of 128mph over a measured mile in his Stanley Steamer. This is the longest standing land speed record recognised by the FIA.
Driver, Charles Burnett intends to claim the world record first at 150mph and then at a later date, achieve the 200mph mark. The team hope to bring another land speed record to Britain and prove the viability of steam as part of the future of automobile technology.
With growing public concern about environmental issues, engineers are looking at alternatives to the combustion engine. This project couples the wealth of knowledge gained from traditional steam engines with some of the most advanced modern technologies available. They aim to influence the next generation of engineers and designers to take an ecological approach and further develop steam as a clean energy solution.
Faye Sunderland
