Land speed record
The current land speed record record is 763 mph, held by ThrustSSC, driven by Andy Green, set on October 15, 1997. Last checked October 9, 2026.
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ThrustSSC, driven by Andy Green
- Holder
- ThrustSSC, driven by Andy Green
- Record
- 763 mph
- Metric
- 1,228 km/h
- Exact figure
- 1,227.985 km/h (763.035 mph)
- Location
- Black Rock Desert, Nevada, United States
- Date set
- October 15, 1997
- Recognized by
- FIA
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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