# Superspeed Steam Cars The Cyclone-Williams Steam Engine Reaches Up to 160mph and Runs on Any Fuel By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclone-williams-steam-engine References: [cyclonepower](http://www.cyclonepower.com/comparison.html) Steam power isn't the first thing that comes to people's minds when thinking about [high-speed personal vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear), but the Cyclone-Williams Steam Engine packs a serious amount of horsepower for a technology so overlooked in recent years. The Cyclone-Williams steam engine is a heat-regenerative external combustion device that that can function using a wide array of fuels and can also reach up to 160mph. Its designers hope it will clinch the [world record for steam-powered land speed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group). **Implications** - The Cyclone-Williams Steam engine can reach an unbelievable 160 miles per hour on any fuel that you put in the engine. The engine, which can be made to fit [any car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider), could greatly reduce the dependence on foreign oil and help shift the economy towards renewal energy sources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superspeed Steam Cars:** The Cyclone-Williams Steam Engine reaches up to 160mph and runs on any fuel. - **Renewable Energy for Vehicles:** The use of steam engines in cars can contribute to a shift towards renewable energy sources. - **Revival of External Combustion Technology:** The Cyclone-Williams Steam Engine showcases the potential for external combustion devices in modern applications. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of steam-powered vehicles. - **Energy:** The energy industry could explore the use of steam engines as an alternative power source for transportation. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can embrace steam engine technology as a sustainable solution for transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Ultra-Fast Defense Division eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipower-cycles-revolution-w.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Revolutionary Combustion Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combustion-engine.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles-tachyon-nb.md) - [Highway Speed Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v13-challenger.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md)