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Which car will be the first to successfully break the world land speed record?
Background: Ok, this is a longish term market, but very cool.
The current land speed record, of 763mph (1228km/h) was set in 1997 by ThrustSSC.
Now, British engineers have unveiled plans for the world's first 1,000mph car, a muscular streak of gunmetal and orange designed not to break the world land speed record but to shatter it.
Bloodhound SSC, named after the British cold war supersonic air defence missiles, will attempt to beat the existing record by more than 250mph.
However, there are several other cars in contention to break the landspeed record before Bloodhound makes its attempt (currently it is projected that Bloodhound will be built by next year, and attempting the record three years after that).
These are:
North American Eagle
A 1960s jet fighter with the wings removed and some wheels bolted on. The project's aim is to reach 800mph.
Spirit of America
Steve Fossett's car, which was close to completion when he went missing last year. The 800mph vehicle could be ready to go for the record next year if a new buyer is found.
Aussie Invader 5R
Rosco McGlashan's rocket car is about two years away from making a 1,000mph attempt.
The current land speed record, of 763mph (1228km/h) was set in 1997 by ThrustSSC.
Now, British engineers have unveiled plans for the world's first 1,000mph car, a muscular streak of gunmetal and orange designed not to break the world land speed record but to shatter it.
Bloodhound SSC, named after the British cold war supersonic air defence missiles, will attempt to beat the existing record by more than 250mph.
However, there are several other cars in contention to break the landspeed record before Bloodhound makes its attempt (currently it is projected that Bloodhound will be built by next year, and attempting the record three years after that).
These are:
North American Eagle
A 1960s jet fighter with the wings removed and some wheels bolted on. The project's aim is to reach 800mph.
Spirit of America
Steve Fossett's car, which was close to completion when he went missing last year. The 800mph vehicle could be ready to go for the record next year if a new buyer is found.
Aussie Invader 5R
Rosco McGlashan's rocket car is about two years away from making a 1,000mph attempt.
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source. Will be settled only after a car successfully breaks the speed record.
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Suspend date: Sat 23rd Oct 2010 3:59pm PST (48 weeks to go)
Initial likelihoods: Bloodhound: 25%, North American Eagle: 40%, Spirit of America: 10%, Aussie Invader: 20%, Other: 5%
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predicted Bloodhound (H$50 at 28%)
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