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Segrave in the 1000 hp Sunbeam sometimes called the Mystery S
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Segrave in the 1000 hp Sunbeam sometimes called the Mystery S
Segrave in the 1000 hp Sunbeam sometimes called the Mystery S. The car was designed by Louis Coatalen and was unlike anything produced before. Its foundation consisted of a massive steel-channel chassis frame, at each end of which was mounted a 5000 hp 12 cylinder Sunbeam-Coatalen aero engine. The 500 hp was developed at 2, 250 rpm. The body of the car was built in sections of sheet aluminium, securely fastened on a framework of angle iron. It overall length was 23 feet 6 inches. The tyres measured 6 3/4 inches x 36 inches. At 200 mph the tyres made 1, 800 rpm or 30 per second. The car weighed about 3 tonnes
Motor Racing 20s Land Speed Record Sunbeam hats flat cap
Old Motor Cars
The Sunbeam Motor Company
Circa 1927
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2326291
Media ID 21509891
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Segrave in the 1000 hp Sunbeam - A Glimpse into the Pioneering Era of Motor Racing
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. This print takes us back to the roaring 1920s, a time when motor racing was pushing boundaries and capturing imaginations. In this iconic image, Sir Henry Segrave sits proudly behind the wheel of the legendary 1000 hp Sunbeam, affectionately known as the Mystery S. Designed by Louis Coatalen, this extraordinary machine was unlike anything seen before. Its colossal steel-channel chassis frame supported two monstrous 500 hp 12-cylinder Sunbeam-Coatalen aero engines at each end. With an impressive top speed of over 200 mph, it truly redefined what was possible on four wheels. The body of this engineering marvel consisted of meticulously crafted sections of sheet aluminium securely fastened onto an angle iron framework. Measuring an astonishing length of 23 feet and weighing approximately three tonnes, it demanded respect from all who encountered it. As we delve deeper into its specifications, we discover that its tires measured a staggering size -6¾ inches x 36 inches- capable of withstanding incredible speeds while rotating at a mind-boggling rate of up to 1,800 rpm or thirty revolutions per second! This remarkable photograph not only captures Sir Henry Segrave's indomitable spirit but also serves as a testament to The Sunbeam Motor Company's pioneering contributions to motor racing history. It is through such timeless images that
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