How about having a race bike that is designed to be powered by a compressed air engine? Sounds a bit too fancy to be true? Well, believe it as that is what five design students at the ISD of Valenciennes in France are trying to achieve. By the looks of it, they are off to a sizzling start in terms of both speed and design.
It would be quite a feat if a compressed air-powered bike could revamp the land speed record for two wheelers and if the team of students from ISD has their way, it might well be possible. The Saline Airstream comes in two configurations- one for the normal ride and one for the blurring speed record.
The speed record setting will see it sport extended wheelbase and reduced height to cut down on drag and increase stability. Powered by MDI compressed air engine that sports 3 gas cylinders with total capacity of 27 liters, the Saline Airstream aims to usher a new future in automobile technology where clean energy powers lightning fast vehicles.
Attempts like these should rid people of the notion that vehicles based on green technology are inferior in terms of performance to its fossil fuel guzzling cousins. All the best then to this dynamic team from France and we sure will bring you the news the day Saline Airstream sets wheel on the road and burns some serious rubber.
Via: Carbodydesign
