Napier Railton

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Image:Napier racing in the summer.jpgThe Napier Railton is an aero-engined race car built in 1933, designed by Reid Railton, and built by Thompson and Taylor. It was driven by John Cobb, mainly at Brooklands race track. The engine is an unsupercharged Napier Lion, a W12 of 24 Litres capacity. The crash gearbox has 3 ratios. The fuel tank has a capacity of 65 gallons and fuel consumption was approximately 5 mpg. Although capable of 168 mph the car had rear wheel breaking only.

It is currently on display at the Brooklands Museum. It is in working order and is run twice a year, in March and November.


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