Bluebird-Proteus CN7

Bluebird-Proteus CN7
Bluebird today at Beaulieu
Overview
ManufacturerMotor Panels[1]
Also calledProteus-Bluebird Campbell–Norris 7
Production1[1]
DesignerKen Norris[1]
Body and chassis
Body stylestreamlined fully enclosed "turtle shell"
Layoutfour-wheel drive centre engined
Powertrain
EngineA Bristol-Siddeley Proteus 705 free-turbine turboshaft) engine of 4,450 shp (3,320 kW)[1][failed verification]
TransmissionFront and rear drives to separate 3.6 to 1 spiral bevel gearboxes[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)[1]
Length30 ft (9.1 m) [1]
Width5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Track front and rear
Height4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) without the vertical fin, 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) with fin[2]
Kerb weight8,064 lb (3,657.77 kg) – 8,960 lb (4,064.19 kg)[1]

The Bluebird-Proteus CN7 is a gas turbine-powered vehicle that was driven by Donald Campbell and achieved the world land speed record on Lake Eyre in Australia on 17 July 1964. The vehicle set the FIA world record for the flying mile at 403.1 mph (648.7 km/h).

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Bullivant, John. "Proteus-Bluebird Campbell–Norris 7". bluebirdteamracing.net. Archived from the original on 27 May 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
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