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The car was built by Craig Breedlove, run to 675 back in the '90s, then sold to Steve Fossett.
When Fossett died in that plane crash in '07 the project was abandoned. Their loss is your gain! They are accepting offers >$3MM.
Tell Andy Green to fuck off and bring that record back to the US where it belongs!
"buyer gets the entire workshop, drawings, spares, tools, jigs and even the truck needed to haul Target 800 MPH to the dry lake bed of your choice."
Developed from landspeed legend Craig Breedlove's promising 1996-1997 'Spirit of America - Sonic Arrow' by the late Steve Fossett's Reno, Nevada-based team during 2006-2007. Fossett purchased the un-fulfilled project in July, 2006 from Breedlove with an initial record target speed of 800 mph, with eventual development planned for speeds of 900 mph+. The ‘Target 800 mph’ team was nearing testing phase at Bonneville, Utah or the dry lakes of California when Steve was killed in the crash of his light aircraft in September, 2007.
Initial record runs were planned for a dry lake in northern Nevada in spring, 2008. A logistical exercise for loading, transport, assembly etc was conducted by the team o n the Black Rock Desert in October, 2007. That is the source of the attached photos (all images © Stuart Radnofsky / Project 100 - 2007). Further engine tests / team exercises were conducted in early 2008 at El Mirage before the project was eventually shut down, with all elements carefully packed and mothballed in mid-2008.
The car has been rebuilt and re-wired from the ground up with a longer wheelbase, wider track and modified aerodynamics, including lengthened wheel covers and parachute assembly and no dorsal fin. The braking parachute and its deployment system were also completely re-designed
FOR SALE
We are selling the complete project outright. Included in the sale will be the car plus all designs and drawings, data and other documentation, all workshop and operations elements, including special tools and jigs, extensive spares, custom loading and assembly hardware, modified race transporter trailer and tractor, catering transporter and tractor, pickup truck and more.
Over US$ 4 million is invested in this project. Serious offers (principals only) are invited
Contact Stuart Radnofsky, Director, Project 100 Communications Ltd, Tel +44 (0)1727 836238, Fax +44 (0)1727 869142, E-mail info@project100.com
THE CAR
Powered by a single modified S&S LM1500 (a 'land / marine' powerplant derived from the famed General Electric J-79 turbojet as used in the USAF Phantom II fighter-bomber) the engine generates over 18,400 lbs of supersonic thrust with afterburner and water injection. The car is constructed of steel tubing with stressed aluminum skin, the driver compartment being made of carbon/Kevlar/glass fiber composite.
Although at first glance a tricycle layout, the car actually runs on 4 wheels, the front pair closely situated to allow a smaller frontal area and thus reducing drag, the rear pair on a wide track for stability. Primary deceleration is, naturally, by parachute, with a ‘friction ski’ brake for final stopping power.
Overall length is 48 ft (14.63 m); overall width 10 ft 6 inches (3.20 m).
Overall weight (wet) is just over 9,000 lbs, achieving a thrust to weight ratio better than any modern jet fighter.
ENGINE: S&S LM-1500 / J-79
CONSTRUCTION
POTENTIAL
The data below was logged from one of Craig Breedlove’s actual 1996 runs reaching 675 mph. Extrapolations from this data project a potential top speed of 850-900 mph.
The car was built by Craig Breedlove, run to 675 back in the '90s, then sold to Steve Fossett.
When Fossett died in that plane crash in '07 the project was abandoned. Their loss is your gain! They are accepting offers >$3MM.
Tell Andy Green to fuck off and bring that record back to the US where it belongs!
"buyer gets the entire workshop, drawings, spares, tools, jigs and even the truck needed to haul Target 800 MPH to the dry lake bed of your choice."
Developed from landspeed legend Craig Breedlove's promising 1996-1997 'Spirit of America - Sonic Arrow' by the late Steve Fossett's Reno, Nevada-based team during 2006-2007. Fossett purchased the un-fulfilled project in July, 2006 from Breedlove with an initial record target speed of 800 mph, with eventual development planned for speeds of 900 mph+. The ‘Target 800 mph’ team was nearing testing phase at Bonneville, Utah or the dry lakes of California when Steve was killed in the crash of his light aircraft in September, 2007.
Initial record runs were planned for a dry lake in northern Nevada in spring, 2008. A logistical exercise for loading, transport, assembly etc was conducted by the team o n the Black Rock Desert in October, 2007. That is the source of the attached photos (all images © Stuart Radnofsky / Project 100 - 2007). Further engine tests / team exercises were conducted in early 2008 at El Mirage before the project was eventually shut down, with all elements carefully packed and mothballed in mid-2008.
The car has been rebuilt and re-wired from the ground up with a longer wheelbase, wider track and modified aerodynamics, including lengthened wheel covers and parachute assembly and no dorsal fin. The braking parachute and its deployment system were also completely re-designed
FOR SALE
We are selling the complete project outright. Included in the sale will be the car plus all designs and drawings, data and other documentation, all workshop and operations elements, including special tools and jigs, extensive spares, custom loading and assembly hardware, modified race transporter trailer and tractor, catering transporter and tractor, pickup truck and more.
Over US$ 4 million is invested in this project. Serious offers (principals only) are invited
Contact Stuart Radnofsky, Director, Project 100 Communications Ltd, Tel +44 (0)1727 836238, Fax +44 (0)1727 869142, E-mail info@project100.com
THE CAR
Powered by a single modified S&S LM1500 (a 'land / marine' powerplant derived from the famed General Electric J-79 turbojet as used in the USAF Phantom II fighter-bomber) the engine generates over 18,400 lbs of supersonic thrust with afterburner and water injection. The car is constructed of steel tubing with stressed aluminum skin, the driver compartment being made of carbon/Kevlar/glass fiber composite.
Although at first glance a tricycle layout, the car actually runs on 4 wheels, the front pair closely situated to allow a smaller frontal area and thus reducing drag, the rear pair on a wide track for stability. Primary deceleration is, naturally, by parachute, with a ‘friction ski’ brake for final stopping power.
Overall length is 48 ft (14.63 m); overall width 10 ft 6 inches (3.20 m).
Overall weight (wet) is just over 9,000 lbs, achieving a thrust to weight ratio better than any modern jet fighter.
ENGINE: S&S LM-1500 / J-79
- Supplied by: S&S Turbine Services Ltd
- Fuel Capacity: 105.0 gallons
- Thrust: 18,400 lb (36,800 hp) with afterburner and water injection
- Oil capacity: 2.5 gallons
CONSTRUCTION
- Steel tube frame with stressed aluminum skin
- Carbon / Kevlar / Glass fiber composite driver capsule, engine inlets, and rear wheel fairings
- Tires: Filament-wound carbon/glass composite material with rubberized epoxy matrix
- Wheels: Aluminum billet hub, special alloy spun disk heat treated, steel fastened
- Wheel bearings: Tapered rollers
- Suspension / front: coil over hydraulic shocks
- Suspension / rear: variable deflection beam
- Steering: worm and sector
- Parachutes: mortar deployed, supersonic capable
- Windshield: Lexan
- Electrical Power: deep cycle batteries, 28V system
POTENTIAL
The data below was logged from one of Craig Breedlove’s actual 1996 runs reaching 675 mph. Extrapolations from this data project a potential top speed of 850-900 mph.
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