The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner (previously known as the Hot Rod Conspiracy/Carpenter Racing Castrol Rocket or Triumph Castrol Rocket) is a streamliner motorcycle built to challenge the motorcycle land speed record.[5] It is powered by twin destroked and turbocharged 1,485 cc (90.6 cu in) inline-3 engines sourced from the Triumph Rocket III, generating a claimed output greater than 1,000 horsepower (750 kW).[2][6] The streamliner shell is a monocoque constructed from carbon fiber/kevlar.
| Class | Streamliner |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin turbocharged 1,485 cc (90.6 cu in) inline-3 engines (2,970 cc total) Methanol fueled |
| Bore / stroke | 4 in × 2.4 in (102 mm × 61 mm)[1] |
| Top speed | Greater than 400 mph (640 km/h) (projected)[1] |
| Power | 1,100 hp (820 kW) @ 9,000 RPM[2][3][4] |
| Torque | 500 lb⋅ft (680 N⋅m) (claimed)[2][3] |
| Dimensions | L: 306 in (7.8 m)[2] W: 24 in (0.61 m)[2] H: 36 in (0.91 m)[2] |
The motorcycle was designed and built by Matt Markstaller, an engineer who designed and built a wind tunnel for tractor-trailers in Portland, Oregon.[6][7] It was ridden by Jason DiSalvo, followed by Guy Martin.[8][6]
After two abandoned attempts due to poor conditions on the salt, the team announced that it would return to Bonneville Speedway in August 2016 to break the motorcycle world land speed record.[3][9][10][11]
References
edit- ^ a b Tom Roderick (August 29, 2013), Twin-Engined Triumph Rocket Streamliner To Challenge Motorcycle Land-Speed Record At Bonneville, Motorcycle.com
- ^ a b c d e f Specs, Castrol Rocket official website, retrieved 2013-09-16
- ^ a b c Charles Fleming (August 30, 2013), "Triumph-powered Castrol Rocket attempts Bonneville land-speed record", The Los Angeles Times
- ^ "The Castrol Rocket — The Strategy Behind the Speed", Spirit (9), Triumph, Ltd.: 4, September 2013
- ^ Noel McKeegan (September 9, 2013), Castrol Rocket prepares for motorcycle land speed record bid, Gizmag
- ^ a b c Louise Ann Noeth (September 13, 2013), "Resurrecting Triumph's Glory Out on the Salt", Wheels blog, The New York Times
- ^ Anne Saker (December 25, 2008), "Swan Island wind tunnel puts big rigs to the test", The Oregonian
- ^ Guy Martin and Triumph Attempt to Bring the Record Back Home, Channel 4, July 9, 2015
- ^ "Triumph Castrol Rocket land speed attempt– Bonneville", Press release, Triumph, September 4, 2014 – via Cycle World
- ^ "Triumph Castrol Rocket land speed run postponed – Bonneville", Press release, Triumph, September 10, 2014 – via Cycle World
- ^ Guy Martin confirms Triumph speed record attempt at Bonneville, MCN, August 1, 2016