Construction begins on supercar

Gerald · 02-07-11, 08:43 AM

Construction work formally begins this week on what is expected to be the world's fastest car.

Called Bloodhound, the vehicle has been designed to reach 1,000mph (1,600km/h).

It will attempt to set the mark as it breaks the land speed record on a dried out lake bed in South Africa's Northern Cape late next year.

Bloodhound has been in design for the past three years. It will be powered by a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine bolted above a hybrid rocket.

The power unit combination should deliver a thrust in the order of 2,000 kilonewtons (47,000lb).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12383551

Note: 7 February 2011 Last updated at 13:24 GMT

02-07-11, 08:43 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Construction begins on supercar Construction work formally begins this week on what is expected to be the world's fastest car. Called Bloodhound, the vehicle has been designed to reach 1,000mph (1,600km/h). It will attempt to set the mark as it breaks the land speed record on a dried out lake bed in South Africa's Northern Cape late next year. Bloodhound has been in design for the past three years. It will be powered by a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine bolted above a hybrid rocket. The power unit combination should deliver a thrust in the order of 2,000 kilonewtons (47,000lb). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12383551 Note: 7 February 2011 Last updated at 13:24 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie