Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. (fka CYPW)

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NEWS --

Jan 28, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Cyclone Power Technologies
announced that the streamliner vehicle designed by Chuk William's U.S. Land
Steam Record Team to break the world speed record for stea m-powered vehicles
arrived in Cyclone's facility for measurements to complete installation of the
engine, gearbox and fiberglass body.

Cyclone's Mark V heat-regenerative external combustion engine will power the LSR
car in its record breaking attempt, scheduled for later this year. Capable of
producing 100 HP with maximum starting torque of 850 ft/lbs, the stock
automotive Mark V engine is expected to propel the LSR car at speeds over 160
mph. Additionally, the powerful, compact Cyclone engine boasts very low
emissions and can run on virtually any fuel, including 100 percent bio-fuels, or
multi-fuel mixtures.

"With the Cyclone engine, we feel that we have a chance of breaking the existing
record of 148 mph set by the British team Inspiration," said steam car veteran
and team leader Chuk Williams. "We need to bring this historic record back to
the United States, and we want to do it with a steam engine that can eventually
be p laced into everyday passenger and commercial vehicles - something that
hasn't been done in over 100 years."

"Our calculations show that we can break this record with our stock automotive
engine," noted Cyclone founder Harry Schoell. "We considered modifying the
engine and combustion chamber to increase power output and speed, which we may
do in the future. But for right now, we think it's important to demonstrate the
power, clean emissions and multi-fuel qualities of a Cyclone engine as you may
possibly see it one day in an American made Ford or Chevy."

The LSR team has already garnered great interest from sponsors and supporters of
modern steam power as a viable present day alternative to gas and diesel
internal combustion engines. The project has been endorsed by the Steam
Automobile Club of America, the pre-eminent association of steam vehicle
developers, racers and enthusiasts. Other individuals associated with the team
incl ude former engineers at NASA, Lockheed Martin and MIT.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for corporations and individuals who
want to participate in this attempt at automotive racing history. Potential
supporters may include providers of U.S. grown biofuels - the team has yet to
choose a fuel for the run.

More Information:

http://www.landspeedrecord.intuitwebsites.com/index.html.

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