The Fastest Car Ever Built

[FordGTGuy]

HEPCO SPONSORS THE THRUST SUPERSONIC CAR



26th September 1997

As the world watches this British engineering achievement reach its goal of Mach 1, the Thrust project team can already claim the fastest officially recorded speeds ever, 719.137 for the mile.


Today, Squadron Leader Andy Green set a new land speed record of 714.144 mph driving the twin Rolls Royce Spey engined jet car ThrustSSC on the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA.

British Bearing Manufacturer, Hepco, reflects on their sponsorship commitment and the enthusiasm of the Thrust project leader.

Richard Noble, Director of the Thrust SSC project enthusiastically confirmed, "Designing, building and racing a supersonic land speed record car has got to be one of the most exciting experiences on the planet!" It is precisely for this reason - and to contribute to the wealth of British engineering talent behind the project - that Hepco Slide Systems of Tiverton became a sponsor.

In addition to financial support, Hepco's three year contract has included the provision of linear motion products and full use of the company's manufacturing facilities. Hepco's Heavy Duty slide system has already been chosen to move battery packs in and out of the 100,000 HP, seven tonne car. Additionally, Hepco's Power Transmission Division is currently undertaking specialist turning work for the project.

"Hepco is delighted to be involved in this exciting project," comments Ray Hall, Hepco's Sales and Marketing Director. "It's a wonderful example of British innovation and expertise".
- HEPCO.com





I know many of you know about this car just wanna show anyone that doesn't Plus if this car has been beaten please lock this thread and correct me.

In 1995, Noble set up a consortium of partners to design, develop and manufacture a new vehicle called Thrust SSC. The goal was not only to break the record but also go supersonic. At Black Rock Desert this meant travelling from 0 to over 800mph and back to 0 over a distance of 7 miles in less than a minute.