Napier-Railton

1933 Napier-Railton
The Napier-Railton, before a test run at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
Body and chassis
Body styleSingle-seater
LayoutFR layout
RelatedNapier-Bentley
Powertrain
Engine24 L Napier XIA W12 aero engine

The Napier-Railton is an aero-engined racing car built in 1933, designed by Reid Railton to a commission by John Cobb, and built by Thomson & Taylor. It was driven by Cobb, mainly at the Brooklands race track where it holds the all-time lap record (143.44 mph (230.84 km/h)) which was set in 1935. The circuit was appropriated for military purposes during the Second World War, and never reopened in that form for racing. It has a W12 engine with 3 different exhaust systems.


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