No, the Thrust SSC is a unique one-off vehicle that was specifically built for setting the land speed record in 1997. It is not available for purchase as it is a historic and specialized vehicle.
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The Bloodhound SSC is designed to be faster than the Thrust SSC, with a top speed goal of over 1,000 miles per hour. The Thrust SSC currently holds the land speed record at 763 miles per hour.
The Thrust SSC, the current holder of the land speed record, reached a speed of 763.035 mph (1,227.986 km/h) on October 15, 1997. It became the first car to break the sound barrier, reaching a speed of Mach 1.016.
The Thrust SSC holds the world land speed record for fastest car, reaching a speed of 763 mph (1,227 km/h) in October 1997.
The Thrust SSC holds the world land speed record at 763.035 mph (1,227.986 km/h), which was achieved on October 15, 1997 in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA.
The Thrust SSC was invented to break the land speed record and become the first vehicle to officially break the sound barrier on land. It was designed to push the limits of engineering and showcase British technology and innovation.