Title: JCB!!!!!
Post by: wishy on August 23, 2006, 08:55:06 am
The JCB Dieselmax tem have just broken the World landspeed record,smashing the standing 235mph to 348mph.
Must be incredible to see a JCB travelling at that speed as they are not that aerodynamic!!!!
Wishy
Must be incredible to see a JCB travelling at that speed as they are not that aerodynamic!!!!
Wishy
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 23, 2006, 09:18:24 am
Yes, congratulations to the JCB team and to Andy Green. 348 mph in a car must seem a bit slow compared to 763 mph he set in Thrust SSC ::)
http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/html/home.php
(http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/downloads/dl_800_1201_f846.jpg)
http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/html/home.php
(http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/downloads/dl_800_1201_f846.jpg)
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Robspot on August 23, 2006, 09:24:20 am
That's not too impressive. I'm sure Rick's had 349 mph out of his VW camper van ;D
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Bob U on August 23, 2006, 09:30:42 am
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: neilsie on August 23, 2006, 10:46:52 am
That's not too impressive. I'm sure Rick's had 349 mph out of his VW camper van ;D
and in reverse too no doubt!
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Lorry on August 23, 2006, 12:09:09 pm
That's not too impressive. I'm sure Rick's had 349 mph out of his VW camper van ;D
Yes, but can it dig trenches tooTitle: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: pretzel on August 23, 2006, 12:42:41 pm
Maybe they can transfer some of the technology to their roadgoing vehicles then I won't have to spend half my motoring life slowly following them down country roads.......
JCB that is........ not Volkswagen ;)
JCB that is........ not Volkswagen ;)
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Lorry on August 23, 2006, 01:54:21 pm
By way of comparison, it wasn't so long ago that Honda just failed in their attempt at 400kph in an F1 car (250mph in old money) This was achieved at Le Mans around 1990.
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 23, 2006, 02:04:56 pm
JCB that is........ not Volkswagen ;)
Was thinking the same, were already looking for four rings on the bonnet ;DBy way of comparison, it wasn't so long ago that Honda just failed in their attempt at 400kph in an F1 car (250mph in old money) This was achieved at Le Mans around 1990.
I thought Peugeot held the record at Le Mans with 413 km/ph? ???Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: hgb on August 23, 2006, 02:18:32 pm
By way of comparison, it wasn't so long ago that Honda just failed in their attempt at 400kph in an F1 car (250mph in old money) This was achieved at Le Mans around 1990.
I think they actually broke the record late last year. There was an article in Race Car Engineering about this half a year ago or so. I can't remember the top speed but will look it up tonight.
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: neilsie on August 23, 2006, 02:43:10 pm
they did 397.360kph (246.908mph)
http://www.bonneville400.com/launchingalan/challenge.aspx?challenge=8
http://www.bonneville400.com/launchingalan/challenge.aspx?challenge=8
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: hgb on August 23, 2006, 02:46:26 pm
Yep, that's the one, Neilsie. So, Honda failed... hasn't been the first time in their F1 career. ;D
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 23, 2006, 10:17:58 pm
They've been out again and raised the recored higher -
Maybe more to come?
http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/html/news_detail.php?id=71&table=news
Quote
On Tuesday, JCB DIESELMAX became the world’s fastest diesel when Green drove it to an FIA-sanctioned speed of 328.767mph (526.027kph). Today he improved on that significantly with a new record of 350.092mph (563.418kph) after two passes in opposite directions, within one hour.
Running soon after daybreak he recorded 365.779mph (588.664kph) on his first run and 335.695mph (540.248kph) on his return, giving the average of 350.092mph (563.418kph).
As he was feted by his jubilant crew, Green said: “I am so pleased that we have got the car to 350mph which was always our ultimate goal and that was with a slow start to the second run. There is so much more to come as the car is pulling like a train and we still haven’t used sixth gear!
“Today’s record proves the potential we have always believed JCB DIESELMAX to possess. This is another great result for a wonderful team and a testament to British engineering.”
"350mph is a fantastic speed for a diesel-powered car. To have built the world's fastest diesel in such a short timescale is a wonderful achievement for the JCB DIESELMAX team,” said Dr Tim Leverton, Project Director. “What is even more impressive is to set three records – 317.021mph, 328.767mph (526.027 kph) and 350.092mph (563.418kph) in only six days.
Running soon after daybreak he recorded 365.779mph (588.664kph) on his first run and 335.695mph (540.248kph) on his return, giving the average of 350.092mph (563.418kph).
As he was feted by his jubilant crew, Green said: “I am so pleased that we have got the car to 350mph which was always our ultimate goal and that was with a slow start to the second run. There is so much more to come as the car is pulling like a train and we still haven’t used sixth gear!
“Today’s record proves the potential we have always believed JCB DIESELMAX to possess. This is another great result for a wonderful team and a testament to British engineering.”
"350mph is a fantastic speed for a diesel-powered car. To have built the world's fastest diesel in such a short timescale is a wonderful achievement for the JCB DIESELMAX team,” said Dr Tim Leverton, Project Director. “What is even more impressive is to set three records – 317.021mph, 328.767mph (526.027 kph) and 350.092mph (563.418kph) in only six days.
Maybe more to come?
http://www.jcbdieselmax.com/html/news_detail.php?id=71&table=news
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 23, 2006, 10:39:31 pm
Another interesting point -
Bonneville Speed Week (the Nationals, run by the Southern California Timing Association, SCTA) was last week, August 12 - 18. Andy Green did premlininary 'shake down' runs of the car in the AA/DS class. The previous class record was 187 mph. Andy Green raised that class record to 317 mph. This was on the 7 mile 'long' course.
As he surpassed 200 mph, he is now officially a member of the "200 mph Club".
Ironically, he went 763 mph not at Bonneville but at the Black Rock Desert.
This week, the salt is available for LSR record runs.
Southern California Timing Association website here - http://scta-bni.org/
(http://scta-bni.org/CIMG0724.JPG)
Bonneville Speed Week (the Nationals, run by the Southern California Timing Association, SCTA) was last week, August 12 - 18. Andy Green did premlininary 'shake down' runs of the car in the AA/DS class. The previous class record was 187 mph. Andy Green raised that class record to 317 mph. This was on the 7 mile 'long' course.
As he surpassed 200 mph, he is now officially a member of the "200 mph Club".
Ironically, he went 763 mph not at Bonneville but at the Black Rock Desert.
This week, the salt is available for LSR record runs.
Southern California Timing Association website here - http://scta-bni.org/
(http://scta-bni.org/CIMG0724.JPG)
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Ferrari Spider on August 23, 2006, 11:07:04 pm
Steve, would that be the TWATS in support for the run ;)
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 23, 2006, 11:59:33 pm
Steve, would that be the tw**tS in support for the run ;)
I hope not ::)
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Jason on August 24, 2006, 12:15:02 am
And extra Congratulations to Andy and the team for beating their own record today.
a release received this afternoon:
And they Still haven't used 6th gear! :o
a release received this afternoon:
Quote
Bonneville Salt Flats: Today the record-breaking JCB DIESELMAX achieved a stunning 350mph (563kph)*
to break its own land speed record for diesel-powered cars set yesterday by Andy Green.
On Tuesday, JCB DIESELMAX became the world's fastest diesel when Green drove it to an FIA-sanctioned speed
of 328.767mph (526.027kph). Today he improved on that significantly with a new record of 350.092mph (563.418kph)
after two passes in opposite directions, within one hour.
Running soon after daybreak he recorded 365.779mph (588.664kph) on his first run and 335.695mph (540.248kph)
on his return, giving the average of 350.092mph (563.418kph).
As he was feted by his jubilant crew, Green said: "I am so pleased that we have got the car to 350mph which was
always our ultimate goal and that was with a slow start to the second run. There is so much more to come as the
car is pulling like a train and we still haven't used sixth gear!
"Today's record proves the potential we have always believed JCB DIESELMAX to possess. This is another great result
for a wonderful team and a testament to British engineering."
"350mph is a fantastic speed for a diesel-powered car. To have built the world's fastest diesel in such a short
timescale is a wonderful achievement for the JCB DIESELMAX team," said Dr Tim Leverton, Project Director. "What
is even more impressive is to set three records - 317.021mph, 328.767mph (526.027 kph) and
350.092mph (563.418kph) in only six days.
"Once again we have demonstrated the engineering and team effort that has gone into creating this
extraordinary car."
JCB DIESELMAX was JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford's brainchild, born of his desire to showcase the extreme
performance of the JCB444 diesel engine which normally powers the company's backhoe loaders and Loadall
telescopic handlers.
After watching today's runs he said: "Yesterday's triumph was thrilling, and better than I had expected. Today's
surpasses even that. We have proved that we can do it, and we have the world's fastest diesel car and engine.
The JCB DIESELMAX team has worked at times in adversity and faced numerous heartaches with fortitude. These
record-breaking successes prove to the world the excellence of British engineering and teamwork."
*subject to official ratification by the FIA.
to break its own land speed record for diesel-powered cars set yesterday by Andy Green.
On Tuesday, JCB DIESELMAX became the world's fastest diesel when Green drove it to an FIA-sanctioned speed
of 328.767mph (526.027kph). Today he improved on that significantly with a new record of 350.092mph (563.418kph)
after two passes in opposite directions, within one hour.
Running soon after daybreak he recorded 365.779mph (588.664kph) on his first run and 335.695mph (540.248kph)
on his return, giving the average of 350.092mph (563.418kph).
As he was feted by his jubilant crew, Green said: "I am so pleased that we have got the car to 350mph which was
always our ultimate goal and that was with a slow start to the second run. There is so much more to come as the
car is pulling like a train and we still haven't used sixth gear!
"Today's record proves the potential we have always believed JCB DIESELMAX to possess. This is another great result
for a wonderful team and a testament to British engineering."
"350mph is a fantastic speed for a diesel-powered car. To have built the world's fastest diesel in such a short
timescale is a wonderful achievement for the JCB DIESELMAX team," said Dr Tim Leverton, Project Director. "What
is even more impressive is to set three records - 317.021mph, 328.767mph (526.027 kph) and
350.092mph (563.418kph) in only six days.
"Once again we have demonstrated the engineering and team effort that has gone into creating this
extraordinary car."
JCB DIESELMAX was JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford's brainchild, born of his desire to showcase the extreme
performance of the JCB444 diesel engine which normally powers the company's backhoe loaders and Loadall
telescopic handlers.
After watching today's runs he said: "Yesterday's triumph was thrilling, and better than I had expected. Today's
surpasses even that. We have proved that we can do it, and we have the world's fastest diesel car and engine.
The JCB DIESELMAX team has worked at times in adversity and faced numerous heartaches with fortitude. These
record-breaking successes prove to the world the excellence of British engineering and teamwork."
*subject to official ratification by the FIA.
And they Still haven't used 6th gear! :o
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on August 24, 2006, 12:27:30 am
I thought that text looked familiar ;)
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=5924.msg73903#msg73903
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=5924.msg73903#msg73903
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: hgb on August 24, 2006, 07:35:20 am
they did 397.360kph (246.908mph)
http://www.bonneville400.com/launchingalan/challenge.aspx?challenge=8
http://www.bonneville400.com/launchingalan/challenge.aspx?challenge=8
I looked up the Racecar Engineering article. Honda did actually break the 400 kph barrier but only in an unofficially timed run at Mojave Airport and not at Bonneville. They managed 413.205 kph to be pedantic. The article can be found in the February '06 issue of Racecar Engineering.
Title: Re: JCB!!!!!
Post by: garyfrogeye on August 28, 2006, 02:49:16 am
Fast Deisel, but still smoking like an old London Taxi