Thrust SSC - Run Details

Thrust SSC - Run: 2 (Subsonic)

Thrust SSC

Twin Rolls-Royce Spey powered jet-car

Power110000 hp (82027 kW)
Thrust50000 lbs (22680 kg)
Fuel Consumption4 Imperial gallons per second
4.8 US gallons per second
18.18 litres per second
0 to 60 mph2.5 seconds
0 to 100 mph4 seconds
0 to 600 mph16 seconds

DRA, Farnborough, England

Surface TypeTarmac
Course Orientation250
Length1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Run: 2 (Subsonic)

At 16:55:00 on 25/09/96 Local Time (15:55:00 on 25/09/96 GMT)

Average Speed for measured mile20 mph (32.186 km/h)
Average Speed for measured kilometre20 mph (32.186 km/h)
Peak Speed40 mph (64.372 km/h)
Distance Covered1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Direction250 degrees (magnetic)
Peak Acceleration0.3 g
Peak Deceleration0.3 g

Notes

DriverCar handled well. Steering very positive.
Start TeamWent very smoothly. No hitches starting engines.

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