the previous record was the Bloodhound project, the leader here, Richard Noble with the Thrust SSC in 1997, which hit 763mph, it was driven by driven by Wing Commander Andy Green,
but could this be the car to do it? this is an artistic impression of what a full-scale version of the Bloodhound SSC (Supersonic car) will look like, the new car will be powered by a jet engine from Eurofighter Typhoon being positioned above a hybrid rocket, this combination should produce 135,000 horsepower, attempts to smash the land speed record by more than 200mph will begin with runs on a flat, dried-up lake bed at Hakskeen Pan in South Africa's Northern Cape Province in 2011,
the Bloodhound project, led by Richard Noble OBE, who held the land speed record between 1983 and 1997, is based in Bristol, it is designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by highlighting the feats Britons can achieve, about 25,000 schools are taking part in the programme, the project also has an Internet following and during the time trial a live video will be streamed from the cockpit, British and Proud of it!
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