Thrust SSC
ThrustSSC, (or Thrust SSC, Thrust supersonic car), is a British jet-propelled car developed by Richard Noble, Glynne Bowsher, Ron Ayers and Jeremy Bliss.
ThrustSSC holds the World Land Speed Record, set on 15 October 1997, when it achieved a speed of 1,228 km/h (763 mph) and became the first car to officially break the sound barrier.
This Car cannot be driven on the streets and therefore known as FASTEST STREET ILLEGAL CAR.
| Manufacturer | SSC Programme Ltd |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Thrust2 |
| Class | Land Speed Record vehicle |
| Engine | Two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan:- initially: Rolls-Royce Spey 202 finally: Rolls-Royce Spey 205 |
| Length | 16.5 m (54 ft) |
| Width | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
| Kerb weight | 10.5 tonnes |
| Designer | Ron Ayers, Glynne Bowsher, Jeremy Bliss |
Reference :- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThrustSSC
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