RELATED: THE FASTEST CAR IN THE WORLD – THE THRUST SSC Air resistance on a car goes ... To overcome this, engineers at Koenigsegg had to design the aerodynamics to provide substantial downforce.

The Thrust SSC (Super Sonic Car) holds the title of the fastest car ... producing 1,160 hp, and an ultra-light aerodynamic body, the 919 Hybrid Evo was faster than Formula 1 cars on certain circuits.

and next-gen aerodynamics. But the current world record is held by a rather special machine, and it has remained intact for over two decades. The "car" in question is the Thrust SSC, and it ...

It was a true testament to the capabilities of jet propulsion and aerodynamics. The success of Thrust II laid the foundation for the development of the Thrust SSC, which would go on to break the ...

Despite its aerodynamic design the car will experience ... In a previous run in the Thrust SSC days, Andy Green's car jumped 50 meters to the right at over 700 mph, something best avoided.

It had been gradually redesigned over the years to become more aerodynamic, in very basic terms – it ... While they will never run again, you can still see both Thrust 2 and SSC in the Coventry ...

If you can get a rocket engine with sufficient thrust-to-weight ratio, and carefully design the shape of your vehicle, from an aerodynamic ... Noble’s Thrust SSC on a Nevada salt flat in 1997.