The Seven Fastest Land Vehicle Records in the World

The vehicles included on the list are the world record title holders. These are all highly-sophisticated and high-tech state-of-the-art vehicles.

1.) Thrust SSC – Fastest Land Speed Record Holder

The land speed record holder belongs to the “Thrust SSC” Turbo fan. It was driven by Andy Green on October 15, 1997 and achieved a breath-taking speed of 1,228 km/hr – the first supersonic record. The event took place at the Black Rock Desert, USA.

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The SSC on the Thrust SSC means Supersonic Car. This British jet-propelled car became the first car to officially break the sound barrier.

2.) Vesco Turbinator – Fastest Wheel-driven Land Speed Record

The fastest wheel-driven land speed record belongs to the Vesco Turbinator which was driven by Don Vesco of the United States on October 18, 2001. This land vehicle attained a speed record of 737.395 km/h.

3.) JCB Dieselmax – Fastest Land Speed Record for a Diesel-engined Vehicle

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The JCB Dieselmax, a diesel-engined “Streamliner” car was designed to break the land speed record for a diesel-engined vehicle. It holds the World Diesel-powered land speed record with a speed of 560 km/h. it was driven by Andy Green and achieved the record in 2006.

4.) A Top Oil-Ack Attack – Fastest Motorcycle Land Speed Record

The world’s fastest motorcycle land speed record was attained by the Top Oil-Ack Attack which was driven on September 25, 2010 by Rocky Robinson of the United States. The event took place in Bonneville, USA. Robinson used the vehicle “A Top Oil-Ack Attack” streamliner with an engine displacement of 2,600 cc and reached a speed of 605.697 km/h. Hayabusa is still the fastest production motorcycle in the world.

5.) Buckeye Bullet – Fastest Electric-powered Land Speed Record

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The world record holder for the fastest electric-powered land speed record is the Buckeye Bullet. It attained the speed record of 495.140 km/h on August 24, 2010. The vehicle was driven by Roger Schroer of the United States on the world-famous Bonneville Speedway.

6.) Ecotricity Greenbird – Fastest Wind-powered Land Speed Record

The fastest wind-powered land speed record is held by the Ecotricity Greenbird which was driven by Richard Jerkins of the United Kingdom on March 26, 2009. It achieved a speed record of 202.9 km/h at the Ivanpah Lake.

7.) Sunswift IVy – Solar-powered Land Speed Record

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Solar-powered car will soon be the car of the next generations. The world record title holder for the fastest solar-powered land speed record belongs to the Sunswift IVy. The vehicle, driven by Barton Mawer of Australia, attained a speed of 88.8 km/hr on January 7, 2011. The Sunswift Ivy is currently the top ranked silicon solar car in the world.

See also

• World’s Fastest Flying Machines Ever Built
• World’s Fastest Land, Water and Ice Vehicles Ever Built
• The World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built

The Seven Fastest Land Vehicle Records in the World

The vehicles included on the list are the world record title holders. These are all highly-sophisticated and high-tech state-of-the-art vehicles.

1.) Thrust SSC – Fastest Land Speed Record Holder

The land speed record holder belongs to the “Thrust SSC” Turbo fan. It was driven by Andy Green on October 15, 1997 and achieved a breath-taking speed of 1,228 km/hr – the first supersonic record. The event took place at the Black Rock Desert, USA.

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The SSC on the Thrust SSC means Supersonic Car. This British jet-propelled car became the first car to officially break the sound barrier.

2.) Vesco Turbinator – Fastest Wheel-driven Land Speed Record

The fastest wheel-driven land speed record belongs to the Vesco Turbinator which was driven by Don Vesco of the United States on October 18, 2001. This land vehicle attained a speed record of 737.395 km/h.

3.) JCB Dieselmax – Fastest Land Speed Record for a Diesel-engined Vehicle

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The JCB Dieselmax, a diesel-engined “Streamliner” car was designed to break the land speed record for a diesel-engined vehicle. It holds the World Diesel-powered land speed record with a speed of 560 km/h. it was driven by Andy Green and achieved the record in 2006.

4.) A Top Oil-Ack Attack – Fastest Motorcycle Land Speed Record

The world’s fastest motorcycle land speed record was attained by the Top Oil-Ack Attack which was driven on September 25, 2010 by Rocky Robinson of the United States. The event took place in Bonneville, USA. Robinson used the vehicle “A Top Oil-Ack Attack” streamliner with an engine displacement of 2,600 cc and reached a speed of 605.697 km/h. Hayabusa is still the fastest production motorcycle in the world.

5.) Buckeye Bullet – Fastest Electric-powered Land Speed Record

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The world record holder for the fastest electric-powered land speed record is the Buckeye Bullet. It attained the speed record of 495.140 km/h on August 24, 2010. The vehicle was driven by Roger Schroer of the United States on the world-famous Bonneville Speedway.

6.) Ecotricity Greenbird – Fastest Wind-powered Land Speed Record

The fastest wind-powered land speed record is held by the Ecotricity Greenbird which was driven by Richard Jerkins of the United Kingdom on March 26, 2009. It achieved a speed record of 202.9 km/h at the Ivanpah Lake.

7.) Sunswift IVy – Solar-powered Land Speed Record

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Solar-powered car will soon be the car of the next generations. The world record title holder for the fastest solar-powered land speed record belongs to the Sunswift IVy. The vehicle, driven by Barton Mawer of Australia, attained a speed of 88.8 km/hr on January 7, 2011. The Sunswift Ivy is currently the top ranked silicon solar car in the world.

See also

• World’s Fastest Flying Machines Ever Built
• World’s Fastest Land, Water and Ice Vehicles Ever Built
• The World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built

The Heaviest and Most Powerful Trains in the World

Most countries during the 19^th and 20^th century relied heavily on trains for transportation. The early designs of trains were slow in speed. Most trains of today are highly technological. Still, many countries rely heavily on trains for transportation of raw materials and goods… and commuters of course...

You’ve already seen the fastest trains in the world. It’s time now to witness the heaviest trains in the world.

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Fortescue

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Fortescue is a train is a 40 tons train and is one of the heaviest train in the world. It is n owned by Fortescue Metal Group, an Australian iron ore mining company. In 2008, the group loaded its first iron ore shipment bound for China. Fortescue have at least 10 Chinese steel mill contracts lasting for around 10 years.

Specialized Container Transport

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The Specialized Container Transport is a 1,435 mm freighter from Parkes to Perth, Australia. As of June 2008, 6,000 t and 1800 m with diesel locomotives The SCT Logistics is an interstate transport company in Australia, with facilities in Melbourne, Adelaide, Parkes and Perth.

BHP Billiton

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The BHP Biliton, 1,435 mm and as of June 2001 trial with 682 ore cars and eight distributed GE locomotives. Its GE locomotive is 6,250 horsepower making it one of the most powerful single-engined locomotives in the world.

See also

World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built

World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built Two

The Heaviest and Most Powerful Trains in the World

Most countries during the 19^th and 20^th century relied heavily on trains for transportation. The early designs of trains were slow in speed. Most trains of today are highly technological. Still, many countries rely heavily on trains for transportation of raw materials and goods… and commuters of course...

You’ve already seen the fastest trains in the world. It’s time now to witness the heaviest trains in the world.

Scroll down that mouse and find out!

Fortescue

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Fortescue is a train is a 40 tons train and is one of the heaviest train in the world. It is n owned by Fortescue Metal Group, an Australian iron ore mining company. In 2008, the group loaded its first iron ore shipment bound for China. Fortescue have at least 10 Chinese steel mill contracts lasting for around 10 years.

Specialized Container Transport

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The Specialized Container Transport is a 1,435 mm freighter from Parkes to Perth, Australia. As of June 2008, 6,000 t and 1800 m with diesel locomotives The SCT Logistics is an interstate transport company in Australia, with facilities in Melbourne, Adelaide, Parkes and Perth.

BHP Billiton

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The BHP Biliton, 1,435 mm and as of June 2001 trial with 682 ore cars and eight distributed GE locomotives. Its GE locomotive is 6,250 horsepower making it one of the most powerful single-engined locomotives in the world.

See also

World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built

World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built Two

Modern Passenger Ship and Ferry Stations in the Most Beautiful Sites of the World

I'd rather choose a ship instead of an airplane. Have you experienced being on board a ferry or a ship? I am sure it’s really a unique and fun experience. Here’s a list of attractive terminals for ships and ferries…

1.) Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal

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The Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal is located in Koto, Tokyo. Notable structures near it are the Tokyo Big Sight, Conference Tower and West Exhibition Hall.Ariake. Tokyo.

2.) Fergeavgang I Utne

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Fergeavgang I Utne is a beautiful ferry terminal located in Norway.

3.) Gudvangen Ferry Terminal

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Gudvangen Ferry Terminal is another ferry terminal located in the beautiful country of Norway.

4.) Prince George Wharf

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Prince George Warf is a facility serving passenger cruise ships in Nassau Harbor, off the island of New Providence in the Bahamas.

5.) Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

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Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located at the Tip of The Ex-Kai Tak Airport Runway in Hong Kong.

6.) Lonsdale Quay

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Lonsdale Quay is located in Vancouver, Canada. Downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park is in the background.

7.) Star Cruises Terminal

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This attractive passenger ship terminal is the Star Cruises Terminal.

8.) Douglas Sea Terminal

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This passenger ship terminal is the facade of the Douglas Sea Terminal in the Isle of Man. It is actively used by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to ferry passengers, cars, and freight to points within the British Isles.

9.) San Francisco Ferry Terminal

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The Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries located on the San Francisco Bay. The Bay Bridge is in the background.

10.) Vallejo Ferry Terminal

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The Vallejo Ferry Terminal is a beautiful ferry terminal located in Vallejo, California. This transportation facility is the northernmost terminal in the San Francisco Bay Area.

See also

• The 12 Most Beautiful Train/Railway Stations From Around the World
• The World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built
• Countries With High-Speed Rails: The 30Fastest and Most Convenient Trains From Around the World
• Top 10 Most Beautiful Ports in the World
• Top 10 Busiest Ports in the World
  

Modern Passenger Ship and Ferry Stations in the Most Beautiful Sites of the World

I'd rather choose a ship instead of an airplane. Have you experienced being on board a ferry or a ship? I am sure it’s really a unique and fun experience. Here’s a list of attractive terminals for ships and ferries…

1.) Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal

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The Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal is located in Koto, Tokyo. Notable structures near it are the Tokyo Big Sight, Conference Tower and West Exhibition Hall.Ariake. Tokyo.

2.) Fergeavgang I Utne

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Fergeavgang I Utne is a beautiful ferry terminal located in Norway.

3.) Gudvangen Ferry Terminal

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Gudvangen Ferry Terminal is another ferry terminal located in the beautiful country of Norway.

4.) Prince George Wharf

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Prince George Warf is a facility serving passenger cruise ships in Nassau Harbor, off the island of New Providence in the Bahamas.

5.) Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

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Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is located at the Tip of The Ex-Kai Tak Airport Runway in Hong Kong.

6.) Lonsdale Quay

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Lonsdale Quay is located in Vancouver, Canada. Downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park is in the background.

7.) Star Cruises Terminal

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This attractive passenger ship terminal is the Star Cruises Terminal.

8.) Douglas Sea Terminal

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This passenger ship terminal is the facade of the Douglas Sea Terminal in the Isle of Man. It is actively used by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to ferry passengers, cars, and freight to points within the British Isles.

9.) San Francisco Ferry Terminal

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The Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries located on the San Francisco Bay. The Bay Bridge is in the background.

10.) Vallejo Ferry Terminal

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The Vallejo Ferry Terminal is a beautiful ferry terminal located in Vallejo, California. This transportation facility is the northernmost terminal in the San Francisco Bay Area.

See also

• The 12 Most Beautiful Train/Railway Stations From Around the World
• The World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built
• Countries With High-Speed Rails: The 30Fastest and Most Convenient Trains From Around the World
• Top 10 Most Beautiful Ports in the World
• Top 10 Busiest Ports in the World
  

How Many of These Unique Buses Haven't You Tried Yet?

Unique Types of Buses in the World

Buses are among the most common vehicles for transportation all around the world. Scroll down and take a look at the list of the different types of buses you may have not tried yet.

Double Articulated Bus

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This is not a train, it is one of the longest types of buses in the world. It is the Double Articulated Bus. One fine example is the Van Hool Bus with a length of 24.8 meters.

Guided Bus

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The unique-looking short Guided Bus on the above photo is a TOYOTA Intelligent Multimode Transit System (IMTS). It was photograph near the EXPO dome station of IMTS in the Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in Nagakute.

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This long Guided Bus on the above photo is the “Translohr”, a rubber-tired tram in Padua, Italy.

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This double deck Guided Bus is photographed in Guided Busway in Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.

Trolley Bus

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This Articulated Arnhem Trolleybus in the Netherlands demonstrate its four wheel steering (front and rear axles).

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This Trolleybus is photographed in Basel, Switzerland.

Unique Bus

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This peculiar-looking bus of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, USA is similar in appearance to the popular public utility vehicle called “jeepneys” in the Philippines.

Chicken Bus

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This type of bus called Chicken Bus is very popular in Guatemala.

Mini Bus

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The Mini Bus on the above picture is the Toronto Transit Commission Orion II.

Translink

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This Min Bus is the Vancouver TransLink Community Shuttle minibus, at University Endowment Lands, British Columbia in Canada.

Maxicab

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This unique type of bus is the Red Minibus, also known as Maxicab. This type of bus can be seen in Hong Kong.

Aizubus

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This unique-looking bus is called Aizubus cityroopbus "Akabe". It can be seen in Japan.

Vintage Bus

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Without a doubt, the bus above is truly a Vintage Bus. The design and style speaks for itself.

Flower Power Bus

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This bizarre and weird vehicle is called the Barkas B 1000 Flower Power Bus.

Small Bus

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This small bus is called the Beziers.

Double Decker

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Most double decker bus can be seen in the United Kingdom.

School Bus

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This yellow bus is a typical American School Bus.

Police Bus

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This Police Bus is an Autosan A1010T.02R in Poland.

Armored Bus

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This Armored Bus is the "Rhino Armored Bus which transports US Armed Forces, US civilian government and contract workers, and foreign contract workers to and from Baghdad International Airport.

Passenger Bus

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A Passenger Bus is also called Public Utility Bus.

See also

The World’s Most Colorful Buses

World Record Holders: Most Remarkable Bus Stations

12 Bizarre Transportation Vehicles: Only in the Philippines

The World’s Fastest Trains Ever Built

World’s Longest Trucks Ever Built: Kingof the Road