Full steam ahead as British supercar prepares to smash land-speed record

Enthusiasts behind a British-built steam supercar will attempt to break a century-old world land speed record for steam-powered vehicles tomorrow afternoon.

The 25ft-long car – dubbed the ‘fastest kettle in the world’ – aims to go faster than 127mph – the speed reached by American Fred Marriott in a Stanley steam car in 1906 at the Daytona Beach Road Course.

The team will begin their attempt at 6am tomorrow morning in California. Read more