pushing the boundaries of land speed: bloodhound SSC is ready for the record books

pushing the boundaries of land speed: bloodhound SSC is ready for the record books 
all images courtesy of bloodhound

engineers around the world spend lifetimes pushing the boundaries of mechanics and technology. the ‘bloodhound’ project is meant to see how fast humans can really go. the supersonic car is designed not only to go faster than the speed of sound but over 1,600 km/h, and be capable of covering a mile in just 3.6 seconds. 

the supersonic car has both a jet engine and a rocket 

the car is approximately 13.4m long and weighs 7.5 tonnes. it’s a mix of car and aircraft technology, with the front section being a carbon fibre monocoque and the back portion being a metallic framework and panels like an aircraft. the two front wheels sit within the body and two rear wheels are mounted externally within wheel fairings. the ‘bloodhound’ will be powered by both a jet engine and a rocket, with together will produce more than 135,000 horsepower. without a doubt, the most complicated car every built is comprised of over 3,500 parts, which many have been designed and manufactured uniquely for this car. 

 the car is made up of 3,500 parts  the car is approximately 13.4m long the front nose is a carbon fiber monocoque that surrounds the driver  the propulsion systems will create 135,000 horsepower  the rear wheels are mounted externally within fairings