Rover-BRM Gas Turbine (8)
An exhibit at the British Motor Museum.
The ultimate incarnation of Rover's gas turbine attempts was in partnership with the Owen Organisation that supplied two modified BRM grand prix chassis and their two F1 drivers, Graham Hill and Ritchie Ginther. The car was first entered for the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1963, and it achieved it's best result of 10th place in the 1965 race with Hill and Jackie Stewart driving.
Car: Rover-BRM gas turbine.
Engine: 2S/100 turbine.
Year of manufacture: 1964.
Date taken: 16th April 2024.
Rover-BRM Gas Turbine (8)
An exhibit at the British Motor Museum.
The ultimate incarnation of Rover's gas turbine attempts was in partnership with the Owen Organisation that supplied two modified BRM grand prix chassis and their two F1 drivers, Graham Hill and Ritchie Ginther. The car was first entered for the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1963, and it achieved it's best result of 10th place in the 1965 race with Hill and Jackie Stewart driving.
Car: Rover-BRM gas turbine.
Engine: 2S/100 turbine.
Year of manufacture: 1964.
Date taken: 16th April 2024.