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Bloodhound SSC: 1,000 mph

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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Default Bloodhound SSC: 1,000 mph

http://www.motorward.com/2010/07/bloodhoun...otype-revealed/

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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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That's pretty awesome. They usually have issues and fall short of their goals though.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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I would be curious as to what kind of tires they would use on something like that, considering theres no street tire known to man that can handle a vehicle going that fast.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Doesn't there team usually source one-offs from Michelin?
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