RE: Bloodhound SSC global debut announced

RE: Bloodhound SSC global debut announced

Friday 4th September 2015

Bloodhound SSC global debut announced

See the Bloodhound up close and personal for the first time in London later this month



After years of preparation, the Bloodhound SSC will be revealed to the world on September 25/26 at East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf. We had a chat with the team back in April and now you can see the finished car at its global debut.

Isn't that stunning?
Isn't that stunning?
The 135,000 thrust hp land speed racer will attempt to hit 800mph in 2016, breaking the 1997 land speed record of 763mph. One side of Bloodhound will be exposed allowing visitors to see the carbon fibre, steel and alloy innards as well as the intricate tail-fin. You can also get a peek at the cockpit for a look at where Andy Green will sit on his way to 800mph.

"We realised that we have a unique opportunity to show the car before its carbon fibre and titanium skins are fitted in place, so people can see the extraordinary engineering inside." said Project Director Richard Noble.

As mentioned previously, the Rolls-Royce EJ200 jet engine has a Jaguar supercharged V8 engine for the fuel pump (!). The Jaguar support vehicles featuring that engine as, er, just an engine will be also on display. And why not have a go at being Andy Green in the simulator? Sounds like it should be a great couple of days. It's a ticketed event but they are free and available here. We would love to see some pics if you do head along!

Watch the video here.
 



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PhantomPH

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4,043 posts

224 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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I thought the goal was 1,000mph? Is the 2016 800mph target just an initial 'shake down' attempt before going for the big boy at a future date?

Edited by PhantomPH on Friday 4th September 16:55

Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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PhantomPH said:
I thought the goal was 1,000mph? Is the 1026 800mph target just an initial 'shake down' attempt before going for the big boy at a future date?
IIRC. The 800mph attempt uses one rocket motor & if all goes well they put the other two motors in to try for 1,000mph.

SonicShadow

2,452 posts

153 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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When did they switch from a Cosworth F1 engine to Jaguar road car units?

Blanchimont

4,076 posts

121 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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the 1000mph is aimed for year 2.

It kinda makes me proud to be be Bristolian, where this is being made.

LukeDM

467 posts

122 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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SonicShadow said:
When did they switch from a Cosworth F1 engine to Jaguar road car units?
Watch the Chris Harris video on YouTube, it's very interesting and explains things like this.

Snubs

1,166 posts

138 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Tickets booked. Awesome project thumbup

Asterix

24,438 posts

227 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Awesome stuff.

However, the soundtrack is worrying - there's always a threat that after a drum only bit there could be a bass solo...

IN51GHT

8,777 posts

209 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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LukeDM said:
Watch the Chris Harris video on YouTube, it's very interesting and explains things like this.
That's me on the Chris Harris video!!!!

Zad

12,695 posts

235 months

Friday 4th September 2015
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Full in-depth thread here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Many many excellent photos, technical details and delicious engineering stuff by our very own PH bloke Mr IN51GHT as featured in the above video.

LukeDM

467 posts

122 months

Saturday 5th September 2015
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IN51GHT said:
That's me on the Chris Harris video!!!!
Keep up the good work! bow

Arbs

143 posts

174 months

Saturday 5th September 2015
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SonicShadow said:
When did they switch from a Cosworth F1 engine to Jaguar road car units?
When Jaguar decided to get involved and offered help. I don't buy that the jaguar engine was better than the f1 one. It's that jag offered to help but wanted them to use the engine. Advertising!

Vette_1978

3,235 posts

221 months

Tuesday 15th September 2015
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Ticket booked, got day off work Friday for an 11am visit. I've been to the technical centre twice during the build, it's an amazing project and the people involved are the absolute dogs! Hoping to go down Newquay for the runway testing when it's announced.

JordanTurbo

937 posts

140 months

Tuesday 15th September 2015
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IN51GHT said:
That's me on the Chris Harris video!!!!
I'm at 0:52 on this one biggrin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqfDSVOEroo&fe...

JordanTurbo

937 posts

140 months

Wednesday 23rd September 2015
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Just checked the ticket site and it looks like Saturday is going to be busy. Luckily I'm on REME Ambassador duties so won't need a ticket.



So come on then, what PHers are coming to the event?

Asterix

24,438 posts

227 months

Wednesday 23rd September 2015
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REME - God's own Corp thumbup