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Sir Malcolm Campbell’s 1935 Blue Bird, powered by a 36.7 litre Rolls Royce V12 2300 horsepower!

On September 3, 1935, British racing driver Sir Malcolm Campbell set out to do what many believed was impossible.

At the vast Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, he climbed into his custom-built car, the Blue Bird, and aimed to be the first human to drive over 300 miles per hour.
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The quest for the land speed record in the early 20th century was a matter of national pride, and breaking the 300 mph barrier was the ultimate goal.

Campbell's car was a true monster, weighing close to 5 tons.

It was powered by a massive 36.7-liter Rolls-Royce R V12 engine, originally designed for aircraft, producing an incredible 2,300 horsepower.

To secure an official record, rules required a driver to make two runs in opposite directions over a measured mile within one hour.

Campbell's first run clocked in at 304.331 mph. His return trip was 298.013 mph.

The official average speed was 301.129 mph, making Sir Malcolm Campbell the first person to officially break the 300 mph barrier in a car.
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Just as he was slowing down after the second run, one of the car's tires burst, a terrifying reminder of the extreme dangers involved in his achievement.

This was Campbell's final land speed record, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest speed pioneers in history.
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