Press On working at high speed
When designing a race car or a high-performance car, aerodynamics is key, and much of the aerodynamic structure comes at the rear of the car. When traveling up to speeds of 1000mp, the fin is of even more importance, to provide rear downforce and help to keep the car on the ground.
Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017 14:49 GMT
The Bloodhound SSC will be put to the limit at the next World Land Speed Record attempt in South Africa in 2019
Looking more closely at the rear of the car, you will notice the names of the 36,110 supporters and contributors intertwined with the design, which was created, printed, and installed by Press On. The firm wrapped the fin in Avery MPI1104EA cast white vinyl, with the design being printed using a HP Latex 570.
The advanced racing car, which is named the Bloodhound SSC, can reach speeds of up to 1,000 mph and cover a mile in 3.6 miles. Its engine can produce up to 13,500 bhp.
The Bloodhound SSC will be at the next World Land Speed Record attempt in South Africa in 2019, and is the second stage of development after a successful first trial run in Newquay, Cornwall.
To see the fin; a vital, expensive, and fragile part of the design of the Bloodhound, wrapped in vinyl that was printed and fitted by our team has been amazing”
“Working with the Bloodhound team again has been an honour for Press On,” comments managing director, Nigel Webster, adding: “To see the fin; a vital, expensive, and fragile part of the design of the Bloodhound, wrapped in vinyl that was printed and fitted by our team has been amazing.”
The car was stress and load tested on its first public trial run in Newquay, and reached 210 mph on its first run. Press On, which is based in Chatham, Kent, worked with the Bloodhound team before the car took the runway at Newport Airport, and has previously worked on the project when it was announced to public.
The Bloodhound was first unveiled to the public in September 2015, and has been eight years in the making. The team has been working on the car at the Bristol Technical Centre, and has cost around £13.5m to build.
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