Man has always strived for higher speeds. In ancient times, when they moved only on animals, horses that could cover long distances in a short (according to those terms) time were very much appreciated.
Probably, paying tribute to horses, it is customary to characterize all invented engines in Horse power Oh.
First cars
Since the first cars appeared, people began to test them for speed. The best car was considered the one that developed great speed.
The first officially registered speed record installed on an electric car 12/18/1898. The design of Charles Janto accelerated to 63.149 km / h. Under the control of Count Gaston de Chasselus-Loba, the vehicle in 57 seconds. "Swept" between the control marks and overcame 1000 m.
Until the end of the 19th century. Two more records were set. At first, people became subject to a speed of 92.78 km / h. And, after only 2 months, a hundred-kilometer bar was taken.
"La Jamais Contente" - an electric car, which is still exhibited in the National Museum of France, "ran" 105.882 km in an hour.
The twentieth century
The second hundred kilometers "surrendered" to a racer named Burman in 1911. He managed to disperse a car assembled by Benz to 228.04 km / h.
The result of 327.98 km / h was shown in the 27th year by the pilot Henry Seagrave. The Sunbeam sports car he piloted was assembled by the British.
On "Blue Flame" Campbell crossed another milestone. His speed record of the 32nd year was 408.63 km / h. It should be noted that this person is a champion not only in auto racing. On account of his victory in the air and on the water.
Few people know that already in the 37th someone could move on the ground at a speed exceeding half a thousand km / h. John Ayston was able to achieve a similar result on a three-wheeled car that looks like aircraft. The maximum speed was 502.43 km / h.
Our days
In pursuit of new achievements, thousands of talents are working on the development of improved car models. Now they themselves have set the task - to surpass the speed of a thousand miles / hour.
The intention to overcome the milestone of 1609 kilometers per hour was announced by the designer of the Bloodhound SSC. They have already managed to develop a car that moves faster than the speed of sound. Now they face very difficult technical challenges. One of the questions is the indelible tires that a car with three engines will need.
A car similar to a rocket will be equipped with engines:
Jet Eurojet EJ200;
Hybrid rocket;
Petrol 800 hp
And even if such cars are not destined to drive on highways, we wish speed lovers to achieve their goal.
Well, if you still have a desire to set your own speed record, then first you need to be trained at the Driving School on Oboronnaya, and then it would not be bad to go through an extreme driving school.
The desire to move rapidly, to overcome great distances in moments has always been characteristic of man. For this, probably, the first, primitive modes of transport were developed. Now the mechanisms that cause a smile have become powerful cars that could even reach the speed of light. And, interestingly, the speed record does not remain unchanged. The indicator is constantly changing, new car models are being developed. On this moment high-speed cars are those that cover 300 km per hour. But the designers are already preparing racers for the fact that the average rate of a high-speed car will be higher.
How are record cars determined?
There are certain rules according to which trips are carried out to set a speed record. During the experiment, representatives of the Guinness Book of Records must be present. According to their rules, the car must drive in one direction and the other so that the wind force does not affect the indicator, it will be the average of the two speeds.
But the list of fast cars are made by other appraisers, according to their methodology. For example, such criteria may be taken into account.
- For the experiment, serial cars are used, which are designed for common trails. If tests are carried out only in this category, the assessment is objective.
- Among cars with the same record speed, the championship is given to the one that picks up this speed faster.
It is difficult to compile a single and precise list of the most fast cars mobiles. After all, the champion can also be determined among sports models, they have other indicators that differ from cars for common roads. The list is compiled not only by representatives of the famous Book of Records, but also by specialized magazines for motorists.
The fastest cars
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport at the training ground in Era-Lessin, located in Germany, accelerated to 431 km / h. Representatives of the Guinness Book successfully confirmed the record, making it a goal for many. What helped the car achieve a record high?
- The manufacturer's craftsmen decided to install four larger turbochargers, as well as efficient charge air coolers.
- Another design difference is the presence of a 16-cylinder engine, which was able to develop a very high torque (1500 Nm).
- Specialists also worked on the design of the car, it acquired the most streamlined shape, carbon fiber is used for the production of the body.
The speed of 413 km / h is a model record SSC Ultimate Aero from Shelby SuperCars. This company is the creator of many luxurious, famous cars, because who has not heard of the Cobra or the chic Mustang models. Which distinctive features new record holder?
- The presence of a biturbine V8.
- The record is not only speed, but also indicators such as 1305 hp, the ability to pick up speed of 100 km per hour in just 2.8 seconds.
With the same speed, the luxurious, stylish sports car GT9-R, which is the fruit of the talent and skill of their tuning company 9ff, can sweep along the track. Dortmund professionals have created a car perfect in its own way. technical indicators and by design. But it, if desired by the buyer, the owner of the car, can be upgraded to suit specific needs, a specific driving style.
Koenigsegg Agera R is the result of the work of specialists from the Swedish Koenigsegg. The indicator of its record speed is 418 km / h. Interestingly, the car can even be used for a winter trip to the mountains, for this you only need to equip it with a trunk for winter sports equipment.
Initially McLaren had a speed of only 371.8 km/h. She was very high, but not a record. Over time, the car was able to improve its performance. The manufacturer, a British company, did not produce the model for a long time, from 1992 to 1998. Nevertheless, the car still occupies a worthy place among high-speed cars. What makes McLaren different?
- High speed and reliability.
- Unusual, unique cockpit layout. The driver has an excellent vantage point, as his seat is in the middle (in front of the passenger compartment).
Gorgeous, luxurious design distinguishes the Noble M600C. Among unique characteristics following.
- Very light weight, only 1200 kg.
- Great power, which provides a 4.4 liter V8, the presence of 650 forces (horsepower).
This car is not in the top five leaders in terms of speed, but it gets into the top ten fastest and closes it. On such a car, you can drive not only on special tracks, but also on ordinary highways, because for this it is not necessary to develop maximum speed.
Excellent car speed Pagani Huayra. The car was introduced back in 2011, but at the moment it specifications, power, strength, design are relevant. Manufacturers have limited the number of models produced, this number is only twenty samples. But, given the cost of the car (within a million dollars), such a production volume is sufficient. Technical features.
- 12-cylinder twin-turbo engine. Its manufacturers borrowed from Mercedes Benz.
- Has excellent speed in a straight line.
- Record speed of 370 km / h.
Record holder from Denmark - ST1 Zenvo. The machine is characterized by a 7-liter V8 engine. There is such a car, developing a speed of 375 km / h, 1.8 million dollars.
Some cars hold their place in the top ten fastest for years. We are talking about Saleen S7. One of the speed record holders was the car eight years ago. Since then, it is still powerful, impetuous, and in demand. She is interested in motorists who are able to appreciate the stylish design, elegant beauty, excellent technical characteristics. As the years go by, she seems to become even more attractive. What is the Saleen S7 hiding under its hood?
- Twin turbine engine.
- 750 horsepower.
- The engine is made of high strength aluminium.
One of the most long-awaited cars became Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. Its speed may not be as record-breaking as other hypercars, only 350 km/h. But the car is luxurious, very dynamic, leaves no one indifferent. It can be attributed to excellent technical indicators.
- 700 horsepower.
- V12 engine.
And what about the list? speed cars can do without the luxurious Italian Ferrari Enzo. This is one of the most luxurious bright cars worldwide. It has a 12-cylinder petrol engine with a volume of 60 liters. The power of the machine is 660 horsepower. The Italian can develop a high speed, 350 km / h. And he catches up with such swiftness in just 3.6 seconds.
Much effort has gone into creating speed car and specialists from Gumpert, the result was the Apollo sports car. According to the developers, they gave the drivers a car that can drive along the inner surface of the tunnel. The only thing is, there is no confirmation of this yet. Some information about the car.
- Machine speed - up to 362 km / h.
- Installed 4.2 liter V8 engine.
- Power - 650 horsepower.
The company that produced this car is currently experiencing better times its production has been suspended. But sports car enthusiasts need to hope that this situation is temporary.
New perspectives for lovers of speed
For some time, the speed record holder among cars was considered Bugatti Veyron Super sport. But after all, technology knows no limits to perfection, talented designers are always looking for opportunities to beat their own records. And one car is replaced by a car new brand. For now big hopes assigned to the car Hennessey Venom GT, the honorary title of the fastest car belongs to him. Manufacturers plan to release three units of this brand, the price of each will be calculated in a million and a quarter dollars. To emphasize the country of the manufacturer, it is planned to use the colors of the American flag in the design of the car.
Specifications of the new record holder:
- Can reach speeds up to 434.3 km / h. This is confirmed by very reputable witnesses - representatives of the Guinness Book of Records.
- In 13.63 seconds, the car can accelerate to 300 km / h.
- The charged V8 twin-turbo engine is characterized by a volume of 7.0 liters, and its power is 1244 hp. With.
- To make light car capable of picking record speed, materials such as aluminum and carbon were used.
- The weight of the machine, thanks to such manufacturing materials, is only 1244 kg.
The car is assembled by hand, which increases its value, as well as reliability. The speed of the new, luxurious car is listed in the popular record book. But it will take a little time, and there will be a new record, about a new high-speed champion.
Interesting information for lovers of high-speed cars
- The first time the speed of the car was considered a record back in 1895. It happened at the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race.
- He set his first electric car record in 1899. The speed was 63.14 km / h. This figure was the first recorded.
- It is hard to imagine, but even the speed of sound was overcome on a specially designed car. It happened in 1979, at an airbase in California. The car had two engines, one with a thrust of 9900, the second with a thrust of 2000 kgf. Unfortunately, certain rules were violated during the experiment, which did not allow the record to be registered. In order for the speed to get into the Guinness Book, it was necessary to make two races, in opposite directions. Some historians question the record due to the fact that the radar to establish indicators was aimed at the car manually.
- In 1997 was achieved maximum speed, for the record was used jet car. This speed was, even hard to imagine, 1226.5 km / h. The car was moving turbojet engines from the Rolls-Royce, of which a couple were installed.
- There are representatives of the weaker sex among the record holders - American Kitty Humbleton was able to accelerate her car to 843.32 km / h.
Which just did not set speed records on a car. The interest to conquer the track, probably, has always been in the blood of racing fans, from the very moment the cars appeared. And many succeeded.
Absolute result
So, before talking about all kinds of speed records on a car (of which there are many), it is worth mentioning the most important result. The maximum figure was reached in 1997, on October 15th. Then a new, absolute and to this day unconquered speed record for a car was set. 1229.78 km / h - the arrow reached this mark on the speedometer. Andy Green, an Englishman and fighter pilot, became the conqueror of the track. The record was set in the desert The car, of course, was not ordinary, but jet - Thrust SSC.
The track, the length of which was 21 kilometers, was marked at the bottom of a dried-up lake located in the Black Rock Desert. Andy's car was powered by two powerful, turbofan power units from “ Rolls-Royce". Each motor was equipped with forced draft. AND general power motors reached an incredible figure - 110,000 horsepower. It is not surprising that Green managed to accelerate to such a mark.
"Pioneers"-record holders
And now you can delve into other topics. So, the first world speed record on a car equipped with a motor internal combustion, was established by a man like Emile Levassor. This was in 1985. Then the Paris-Bordeaux race took place. In fact, it was the first speed competition! And Emil won them. His phrase, which he said after the races, is widely known: “It was crazy! I did up to thirty kilometers an hour!” Of course, at that time, at the end of the 19th century, the figures were indeed stunning. True, Emil also died because of his love for racing. In 1987, during a speed competition, he had an accident while trying to avoid a dog. He soon died due to his wounds. But his speed record in a car with an internal combustion engine has forever remained in history.
The following results have been officially recorded. In 1898, a speed of 63.149 km / h was reached. The motorist was Count Gaston de Chasselus-Loba. He then drove an electric car designed by Charles Janto. By the way, this was the first officially registered record.
Distance racing
Already at the end of the 19th century, speed competitions began to be held, in which motorists had to overcome a certain distance. Who was the first, he won, everything is logical. And the first was the 100-kilometer distance. She was conquered by Camille Zhenatzi, a Belgian motorist. And it was April 29, 1899. He also drove an electric car with 40 horsepower. The maximum he reached was 105.8 km / h.
The next distance was 200 kilometers. She was conquered in 1911. And then R. Burman became the winner. It is not difficult to guess that he was driving a car from the Benz company. His maximum car speed record was incredible - 228 km/h! What can I say, not all modern machines some brands can work out such a maximum.
300 kilometers was first conquered by H. O. D. Sigrev. This was in 1927. And its maximum stopped at around 327.8 km / h. Then, in 1932, there was a 400 km race. Malcolm Campbell managed to win. And it was 408.6 km / h.
John Aiston won the 500 km race in a Rolls-Royce Aiston in 1937. He “squeezed” out of the car a maximum of 502.4 km / h. And finally, a thousand kilometers. Garry Gabelich covered this distance in 1970, on October 23rd. His car was rocket car called "Blue Flame". amounted to 1014.3 km / h. Interestingly, the car was 11.3 meters long. The race was held on a dry salt lake called Bonneville.
Sound speed
And once it was overcome. This was first done by a man named Stan Barrett. This is a professional stuntman from America, who at the time of the event was 36 years old. He set a record in a 3-wheeler. It was called the Budweiser Rocket. By the way, there were two of them. The main engine is a rocket engine with a thrust of 9900 kgf. And the second - RDTT. He had a thrust of 2000 kgf. It was installed in the car in order to use additional power if the main one was not enough to overcome the declared speed.
The race took place at an air base in California in 1979. By the way, talking about speed records on a car, it should be noted that this one was just not registered by the FIA. And all because the rules of the organization say: to fix the result, you need to spend two races in two different directions. This is done to eliminate the slope of the track and the influence of the wind. Stan Barret refused it. He said the record had already been set.
For a thousand miles
So far, no one has managed to conquer the speed limit of 1000 miles / hour. This, it is worth clarifying, is 1609 kilometers per hour. But people who deal with cars do not lose their enthusiasm. They rightly believe that everything is possible, and this too. The designers of the Bloodhound SSC, for example, have a plan for setting a new record. Most likely, the car intended for the race will be equipped with three power units. The first will be a hybrid rocket engine. The second will be the Eurojet EJ200 jet unit, which is used on a fighter aircraft called And the third - V-shaped motor with 8 cylinders from the Jaguar concern. It will, of course, run on gasoline. But used this engine will be used to drive the pumps that pump fuel to the rocket motor and activate the onboard electric generator.
Other categories
Many women also set speed records in a car. The best result is 843.3 km/h. It was reached by an American girl named Kitty Humbleton. And she set a record in 1976, in December. The engine power of her car was 48,000 “horses”.
The maximum that could be achieved by racers driving a car with a steam engine is 223.7 km / h. There were 12 boilers in the car, where the water was heated by combustion. natural gas. Approximately 40 kilograms of water were evaporated in the boilers every minute in this way. The power of the installation was approximately 360 liters. With.
And what about the speed record on a production car? Naturally, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport hypercar is the best in this regard. His figure is 431.072 kilometers per hour! But this is not the limit. After all, the fastest and most dynamic passenger car designed to drive on the roads has become ... Ford Badd GT! He was able to reach the mark of 455 km / h. And this is more than the notorious Bugatti.
Diesel "champions"
Cars that run on diesel engines are often underestimated. So, all stereotypes at the moment destroys JCB Dieselmax. This is not consuming gasoline, but diesel fuel. On it, under the guidance of the same Andy Green, they set a record of 563.418 km / h. It happened in 2006. It is worth recalling that a similar test was conducted in 1973. The result of that year was an order of magnitude smaller - 379.5 km / h.
The fastest production car running on diesel fuel is a German representative. And this is the BMW 330 TDS. Its maximum is 320 km/h. The unit of this model has 6 cylinders and a volume of three liters. Plus, of course, turbocharging. Motor power is 300 "horses". And the consumption, by the way, cannot but rejoice - only 8 liters per 100 km.
Other results
Above were the speed records by car over the years. As you can see, there are many good results managed to achieve not even in the XXI century. And indeed, it is! For example, the most fast sedan the world recognized released in 1992 Audi S4. This model is capable of reaching 418 km/h. In any case, this result was recorded during the race on the dry lake Bonneville. Under the hood of this all-wheel drive car was a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine. Its power was modified to 1100 hp. With.
And there was also a speed record for a car with wheel drive. It amounted to 737.4 km / h. And finally, it is impossible not to say about the speed result, which was achieved on a motorized log - 76.625 km / h! It was this indicator that the structure made of cedar logs and automotive parts. The record, by the way, is fresh - it was recorded in 2016.
Russian indicators
Naturally, speaking on such a topic, one cannot help but note the speed record for a car in Russia. On the territory of our country, Lada and Volga are produced - they are still as far away as possible. But still there is some interesting record in history.
It was installed by such people as Oleg Bogdanov, Vladimir Solovyov and Viktor Panyarsky - the team of the magazine "Behind the Wheel". Men in a VAZ-2109 car crossed the whole of Europe in 45 hours and 30 minutes. The start was in Moscow, on Manezhnaya Square. And the “jet trip” ended in Lisbon, not far from the Belem tower. The idea to make such a run did not come spontaneously. It was a response to the Portuguese initiative. In 1986, two Portuguese journalists arrived in the Russian capital from Lisbon. They covered the entire route in 51 hours and 30 minutes. Soviet journalists accepted the challenge and, one might say, won the unvoiced argument.
And there was another case in 2009. A resident of Samara on his "Lada-21099" reached a speed of 277 km/h! The most interesting thing is in a traffic jam, during rush hour, at about nine in the morning! The guy exceeded the speed limit by 217 kilometers. Also a kind of record. Possible, probably, only in Russia.
There are many criteria for measuring the performance of a car. For the fastest car in the world, the main criterion is speed. We present to you top 10 fastest cars in the world. Mainly sports models, as fast as they are expensive.
The price is $330,000. The chic body of the British supercar immediately attracts attention, it is made of stainless steel and carbon fiber. With its 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine with 650 hp. the car is capable of squeezing 362 km / h at the limit. However, they risked dispersing it only to 346 km / h, as the driver felt very strong vibrations during the trip.
The maximum speed is 370 km/h. Market price- 1.27 million dollars. next number ranking of the fastest cars is a beautiful Italian supercar made of carbon fiber. It is equipped with six liter engine V12 from Mercedes-AMG with 720 horsepower. Last year on Geneva Motor Show automaker Pagani showed the Huayra BC, which is lighter and more powerful than the standard Huayra. Her engine has been improved to 789 hp. while the total curb weight has been reduced to a measly 1199kg. This is comparable to the weight the newest Honda civic coupe, but Huayra is five times more powerful.
The maximum speed is 375 km / h. The cost is 1.22 million dollars. One of the few Danish hypercars is also one of the fastest cars. Assembled in Zeeland, the Zenvo ST1 shows the height of Danish engineering prowess as the car combines a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 engine with a turbocharger, with 1,205 hp.
The ST1 is capable of reaching 375 km/h with a flawless road, but it's important to note that its top speed is electronically limited. Without digital nannies on board, the ST1 could be even faster. It was released in a 15-unit edition and you are unlikely to see it on Russian roads.
Sold for 970 thousand dollars. A car with a unique interior design. Its authors are Gordon Murray and Peter Stevens. driver's seat, and steering wheel in the McLaren F1 are located in the center of the cabin. At the end of the 20th century, McLaren F1 received the title of "the most fast car in the world" and held it until 2005. The iron heart of this British beauty is the V12 engine with 627 horsepower.
Develops speed up to 405 km / h. The cost is $545,568. This Swedish model has received many awards, including Top Gear Power Laps. Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson rode the CCX and praised the car a lot, but didn't like the shortage downforce. Clarkson said that the lack of a rear spoiler was to blame. This was also later stated by Top Gear pilot Stig, who crashed the CCX and suggested that the car would be more stable with rear spoiler. In 2006, Koenigsegg introduced a variant of its supercar with an optional carbon fiber rear spoiler. However, with it, the speed is reduced to 370 km / h.
Forbes magazine included CCX in the list the most beautiful cars in the world.
The highest speed is 414 km / h. Buyers will cost 695 thousand dollars. This supercar, with its exterior similar to the Porsche 911, was created by the German tuning company 9ff. The design caused an ambiguous reaction among motorists: in the reviews there is both admiration for the beauty of the car, and criticism of the “ugly headlights” and too elongated body.
One of the main differences from the regular 911 is the location of the four-liter Twin Turbo engine with 1120 hp. All 911 models in Porsche stories(with the exception of the Porsche 911 GT1) the engine is at the rear, while the GT9 is mid-engined for better weight distribution.
Theoretically achievable speed is 430 km/h. Offered for 655 thousand dollars. The American from Shelby SuperCars (SSC) was the king of the auto world of speed from 2007 to 2010, beating the Super Sport version from Veyron. It even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2007 with an astounding 412 km/h.
Helping to achieve this record was a 6.3-liter twin turbo V8 engine with 1287 horsepower. The driver has no electronic assistants to help control that power. So the car promises either a delightful experience for those who have a lot of driving experience, or almost certain death for reckless drivers who have no such experience.
The declared speed is 431 km / h. When Volkswagen bought the Bugatti brand, it had one goal in mind: to produce the fastest stock car in the world. The original Veyron achieved this goal, however it was soon deposed by SSC Ultimate Aero. So Bugatti is back with Super Sport. It has an 8-liter Quad Turbo W16 engine with 1200 hp, as well as numerous aerodynamic changes designed to help win a few extra kilometers per hour.
The cost of this luxury car is 2.4 million dollars, and despite such a high price, the demand for cars in the car market is very high.
The price is 1 million dollars.
In a 2014 test at the Kennedy Space Center, the coupe managed to reach 435 km / h in a single run. This dream of speed, realized in a carbon fiber body (excluding doors and roof), is equipped with a 7.0 - liter V8 engine with turbocharged Twin Turbo with 1244 horsepower.
1. Bugatti Chiron is the fastest car
The maximum speed is 463 km / h.
The cost is 2.65 million dollars.
The most fast car in the world in 2018 and possibly 2019 (Bugatti plans to set a speed record next year with the Chiron). Its photos and specifications were declassified only at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. This luxurious two-seater was developed after the success of the Bugatti Veyron, which is considered one of the fastest and. Bugatti Chiron equipped with a 16-cylinder engine and its 1500 horsepower rush from 0 to a hundred kilometers in 2.5 seconds.
Although the Chiron is built like racing car, you don't need to be a professional to operate it. The vehicle is designed to automatically adjust driving as speed increases or decreases, ensuring optimal performance.
On the horizon also loom cars that are ready to compete for the right to be called the most fast cars in the world. So, SSC hopes to reclaim the title of "world's fastest car" with its challenger Tuatara (1,350 horsepower under the hood and 443 km/h in theory). And Koenigsegg claims that the One:1 supercar can overcome the bar of 430 km/h. In 2016, while trying to set a record while passing a lap at the German Nürburgring One: 1 race track, he had an accident, crashing into a protective fence. The pilot did not suffer much, which cannot be said about the car. This is one of the most expensive accident at the Nurburgring.
It is believed that the first speed record belongs to the French driver and designer Emile Levassor, who set it during the Paris-Bordeaux race. The whole world remembers his phrase, which served as the beginning of the desire for high speeds: “We gave out thirty kilometers per hour! It was real madness!” But in 1895 official rules the definition of record indicators has not yet been, therefore, formally, the French engineer was left without the status of a pioneer.
And he went to Count Gaston de Chasselus-Loba, who took care of registering his achievement. The car, developed by designer Charles Jeantot, accelerated to 63 km / h at a distance of 1 kilometer. The title of the record holder was decided to be taken by his eternal rival - professional race car driver Camille Zhenatzi, who accelerated to 66 km / h in just a few days. This is how the long-term confrontation began, during which the machines continued to improve and receive more and more improved power units, as well as aerodynamic bodies. In 1899, the Comte de Chasselus-Loba finally managed to significantly outrun the enemy, reaching 92.7 km / h - then such a speed was considered simply unattainable.
But just two months later, Camille Zhenatzi set the first landmark speed record by car - he overcame the line of 100 km / h, exceeding it by 5 kilometers. He owed much of his incredible success to a new vehicle - a car called "Forever Discontented", which was equipped with electric motors and had a streamlined body made of alloyed aluminum alloy.
Surprisingly, the next milestone was first overcome by steam transport, which has not yet been completely written off - in 1906, racer Fred Marriot in a Stanley car accelerated to 205 km / h. Internal combustion engines, then still very imperfect, could not reach such a record. But in 1909, a Blitzen Benz car driven by Victor Emery on the Brookland track in Great Britain showed a result of 202 km / h. Two more years later, Robert Burman set the next world speed record, using a car with an internal combustion engine - he reached a value of 228 km / h.
The next world speed record was set by Henry Seagrew, who used a Sunbeam "The Slug" 1000 hp car, equipped with two aircraft engines with a total power of 900 horsepower. On the Daytona Beach track in 1927, he accelerated to 327 km / h, which allowed him to simultaneously exceed the milestone in miles - 200 per hour. Interestingly, unlike the pre-existing prototypes, this car was not at all light - its total starting weight exceeded 4 tons!
Another famous racer, Malcolm Campbell, who had previously unsuccessfully tried to set the world speed record on the Blue Bird car equipped with a Napier engine, could not come to terms with the championship of Sigreva. In 1931, Campbell brought a new generation of his famous car, which had the name Campbell-Napier-Railton. During two races, he showed a speed of 396 km / h, just a little short of the next threshold. However, a year later, he returned with a slightly modified car, and reached a speed of 404 km / h, officially writing his name in history and receiving the title of knight.
However, internal combustion engines soon had to make room, giving way to more powerful jet turbines. But until this happened, the American John Ayston took advantage of the maximum available power of the internal combustion engine at that time, installing two Rolls-Royce aircraft engines with a capacity of 5000 horsepower on his car. In 1937 his record car reached a speed of 502 km / h, driving several times along the bottom of the dried-up Lake Bonneville. In 1939, this record was raised to 575 km / h, but Ayston refused further competition, and soon he was overtaken by the racer John Cobb, who showed the result first at 595 and then at 640 km / h.
After World War II, most riders switched to jet engines which seemed to them more promising. And indeed, on the same dry Lake Bonneville, the American Harry Gabelich in 1970 accelerated to a speed of 1014 km / h. Such a car, called the Blue Flame, was equipped with a single jet turbine, the thrust of which reached about 22 thousand horsepower. In 1979, it was claimed that stuntman Stanley Barrett had broken the speed of sound, but the rider did not want to make a second run according to the rules for setting records, and the army specialists involved in the measurements did not enter his achievement in the protocols.
To date, the maximum car speed record belongs to the Thrust SSC supersonic vehicle, which showed a result of 1228 km/h. The corresponding confirmation record was made in 1997, when the car entered the track in the Black Rock Desert of the USA. The car was equipped with two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines operating in afterburner mode - their total power reached 110 thousand horsepower. Especially for managing such an incredible vehicle was invited by the pilot of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain Andy Green, who is the holder of the title of the fastest driver.
