Thrust SSC holds the world land speed record, set on 15 October 1997, and piloted by Andy Green, when it achieved a speed of 1,228 km/h (763 mph) and it became the first land vehicle as well as the …

Today, 15th October 2017, marks the 20th anniversary of the Thrust SSC team setting the World Land Speed Record of 763.035mph - making it the first and only car to reach speeds faster than the...

May 30, 2023 · Twenty-six years after its record-breaking runs, the Thrust SSC remains the fastest car ever built and the only one that broke the sound barrier.

This is the story of ThrustSSC - a car designed to set the first ever supersonic World Land Speed Record. Conceived with a capability of reaching 850mph, it is the most powerful car ever built. It is …

Jan 25, 2025 · The Thrust SSC was a high-powered, supersonic vehicle, equipped with two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines originally designed for military aircraft. Producing 110,000 horsepower, these …

It has a total thrust of 223 kN (approximately 50,000 pounds force). During its now famous ride with Green, it accelerated at 25 miles per hour every second.

ThrustSSC is a British-designed and built World Land Speed Record car. ThrustSSC holds the current World Land Speed Record which was set on October 15, 1997, by accomplishing a speed of 763 …

Oct 28, 2024 · The Thrust SSC is the fastest land vehicle ever according to the Guinness Book of World Records, with a max speed that defies all expectations.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce MK 202 Spey Turbofan engines which produced over 44,000 lbs (196kN) of thrust, the Thrust SSC Supersonic car is recognized as the world land speed record holder.

Feb 2, 2023 · If you thought your car was fast, have a look at the record-breaking speed of the Thrust SSC and the technologies that made it possible.