Sunbeam 350HP

Sunbeam 350HP
The Sunbeam 350HP displayed at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, 2011
Overview
ManufacturerSunbeam of Wolverhampton
Production1
DesignerLouis Coatalen
Body and chassis
Body styleOpen wheel racing car
Powertrain
Engine18.8-litre V12[1] Sunbeam Manitou of 350 hp (260 kW)
Transmission4-speed pre-selector,
final drive ratio 1.5:1
Dimensions
Wheelbase10 ft 7 in (3.2 m), track 4 ft 6 in (1.4 m)
Length16 ft (4.9 m)
Curb weight1,550 kg (3,417 lb)

The Sunbeam 350HP is an aero-engined car built by the Sunbeam company in 1920, the first of several land speed record-breaking cars with aircraft engines.

  1. ^ Pearce, William. "Blue Bird LSR Car Part 1: 350HP Sunbeam (1923-1925)". old-machine-press. Retrieved 20 May 2019.