Triumph GT6 Mk3 C/BFMS Bonneville 2010/2012 #1768 Copeland by Autocult
The
Red Hunter
Keith
Copeland‘s world record car was based on a 1971 Triumph GT 6 MK 3. But the
antiquated technique could no longer be used for a car that attempted for the highest
speed in 2012.
According
to the imaginations of the ambitious record chaser, the roof was lowered by
impressive 5 inches. An elongated hood, which was pulled down almost to the ground
and also enclosed the front wheels ensured a minimal air resistance. The wheelbase
was extended by the front addition to 130 inches, just under 3.3 meters – the original
wheelbase was just over 2 meters.
In
order to set a new speed record, Keith Copeland replaced the venerable Triumph
6-cylinder with a 5.9-liter 360ci engine – Brodix-small-block – from the former
production of Chevrolet. For the engine tuning, he relied on the capabilities
of the company Moran-Motorsports. They elicited up to 2,200hp from the engine
by a twin turbocharger, injection with methanol, and cooling with ice water.
Contrary to the Triumph’s specifications, the power was not transmitted from
the rear axle to the ground – specifically to the salt crust in Bonneville, Utah
- , but from the front axle.
In
2010 and October 2012, Keith Copeland pushed his red-painted world record
hunter onto the salt lake in Bonneville. In 2012 he succeeded with 380 mph his
top speed. The average value for the return run (going and returning) stated
364,051 mph and was officially approved and henceforth stood for a new world
record in the annals.
Description: | Triumph GT6 Mk3 C/BFMS Bonneville 2010/2012 #1768 Copeland |
Catalogue#: | ATC07027 |
Product Type: | Resincast |
Scale: | 1:43 |
Event: | Speed Record |
Colour: | - |
Drivers: | Copeland K |
Sponsors: | #1768 |
Dates: | 2010, 2012 |
Race/Position: | - |
Release Date: | April 2023 |
Weight: | 550 grams |
Comments: | Limited edition of 333 pieces Bonneville 364.051mph |
About Autocult
A relatively new maker of very well finished resincast models, established in 2015. Very imaginative choice of subjects, often concentrating on the more eccentric episodes in motoring history! Production limited to 333 pieces of each subject, which often means that we get one delivery and that is it, so pre-orders strongly recommended!! Made in China for Germany.