08 Oct 2013 10:07:28

Thrust 2: World Speed Record Car Presented

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Thrust 2 is a jet-powered British-build world speed record car that managed to hit a top speed of 650.88 mph (1,047.49 km/h) on October 4th, 1983. Thrust 2 managed to set the world speed record at 633.468 mph (1,019.468 km/h) (average speed of two runs within one hour). The attempt took place at the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, USA. Thrust 2 is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Avon jet engine.

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Thrust 2: World Speed Record Car Presented

Posted on 08 Oct 2013 at 10:07:28 by Capra Ovidiu

Length: 6:14
Source: Autocar
Category: Miscellaneous, Presentations, Technology
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Tags: thrust 2, world, speed, record

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