British engineers to build world’s fastest motorbike

A team of British engineers will be in London this week to talk of their dream to build the world's fastest motorbike.

Members of the Angelic Bulldog project will be at the IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) on Thursday 23 September to tell their inspirational story. 

The 50-strong team of engineers will be attempting to smash the Motorbike Land Speed Record and smash the 400mph barriers in either 2011 or 2012, but need to secure L100,000. 

If they are successful, they will return the land speed record on two wheels to the UK for the first time since 1937. 

Details known so far include that the bike will be a streamliner with a groundbreaking supercharged engine delivering around 700bhp. 

The project will utilise British design, manufacturing, engineering, products and services, and, according to the team, also aims to restore Britain's heritage of outstanding engineering achievements and inspire the next generation of engineers through its educational programmes. 

Chief engineer Jim Brown, a Chartered Engineer, gave up his job at Siemens Gas Turbines to devote more time on the project, and is the only full-time member of staff. 

"The UK has a great track record in engineering, which is so often ignored. We hope this inspirational project will help achieve global recognition for British engineering skills and talent," says Brown. 

Located across the UK, the team has expertise from Formula 1, 24 Hour Le Mans, as well as other successful UK land speed record teams.