Brits Break Speed Record

[Andi]

But its steam powered

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/6...rld-record.html

 

Looks the part though

[miikae]

Next project a steam Hood

 

Mike

[fry61]

Good effort but Fred Marriot did 127mph 103 YEARS ago & his engine was piston powered not jet aircraft techno turbine;the advances in aerodynamics,tyres,bearings & fuel burning should be capable of a lot more;but it's to be stuffed & mounted at Beaulieu after this session of runs.

[Knock-on]

Blimey, how do you pour it into the Pot at that speed. 'elf and safety and all that mate. Serious risk of scolding

[Swan Jnr]

i thought the same thing. 100 years worth of engineering brerakthroughs and they managed 10mph more than this.

[Guest old_timbo]

Mallard the Steam Engine did 126 mph in 1938 and weighed 165 tons plus carriages!!