Bloodhound racer cockpit unveiled in Bristol
The cockpit of the Bloodhound SCC racer is on display in Bristol today. It took 10,000 hours to construct. The car is capable of 1000mph
What is the Bloodhound SCC?
The Bloodhound SSC, or supersonic car, has been built in the UK by a team of Formula 1 and aerospace experts.
The team behind the car claim the project aims to inspire kids about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths by reaching 1,000 mph.
The Bloodhound team are hoping the car will break the land speed record. The cockpit has been described as driver Andy Green's 'one thousand mile-an-hour office'.
The video below show's how the car which has been partially constructed in Avonmouth works.
Video credit: The Bloodhound Project.
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