8 May, 2015
To build a vehicle capable of exceeding 1000mph on land is no mean feat. To date, 763.035mph is the magic number, achieved in 1997 by Andy Green in Thrust SSC.
Now, Richard Noble, the team leader behind Thrust SSC, has assumed the role of project manager for Bloodhound SSC — a supersonic vehicle aiming for the 1000mph barrier.
So, what goes into building such a vehicle, you ask? Well, here’s a video, detailing the build (thus far) of Bloodhound SSC, in a mere 90 seconds.
Merry Christmas from NZ Classic Car magazine
The Classic Car magazine team is taking a few weeks’ holiday from the work computer and heading to the beach for some kickback time.
Merry Christmas, and have a wonderful summer holiday to all our readers, followers, and fans. Enjoy this special extra time with the family. We will be posting archive articles again in mid to late January.
Have fun, be good and be careful out there.
Popping two motors into a car is not only complicated, it doesn’t always end well. Donn Anderson recalls early attempts, including John Cooper’s ill-fated original Twini Mini built 58 years ago
For a boost in performance, better traction, and perhaps improved handling to some, two motors seems an obvious solution. It would also eliminate the need to develop a larger engine replacement from scratch, but would that outweigh the not inconsiderable technical difficulties?
The idea of using a pair of engines dates back at least 86 years to the Alfa Romeo Bimotor single seater racing car that was officially timed at 335km/h, or 208mph. Taking a lengthened Alfa P3 chassis, the Italians fitted two supercharged straight eight 2.9-litre and 3.2-litre engines, one in front of the cockpit, and the other behind the cockpit.
