Thrust2
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"Thrust 2" redirects here. For the video game sequel, see Thrust (video game).
Thrust2 is a British-designed and -built jet-propelled car, which held the world land speed record from 4 October 1983 to 25 September 1997.[lower-alpha 1]
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Thrust2 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | SSC Programme Limited |
Designer | John Ackroyd[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Land Speed Record vehicle |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Rolls-Royce Avon |
Dimensions | |
Curb weight | 10.6 tonnes |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Blue Flame |
Successor | ThrustSSC |
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The Thrust2 is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Avon jet engine sourced from an English Electric Lightning, and has a configuration somewhat resembling that of the mid-1960s-era J79 turbojet-powered land speed record cars of Art Arfons, collectively known as the "Green Monster" cars.