Bloodhound SSC is a unique, high-technology project to design and build a car that will break the 1,000mph barrier and set a new world land speed record. Designed and constructed in the UK, Bloodhound SSC includes components and sponsorship from international companies and will make its record attempt in South Africa.
We are sharing this international engineering adventure with a global audience. Why? Because we love science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and Bloodhound SSC shows how amazing – and fun – they can be!
Project objectives
- To popularise science, engineering, technology and innovation as attractive, relevant and accessible to enhance scientific literacy and awaken interest in relevant careers
- To promote science communication that will enhance science engagement in South Africa
- To profile South African science and science achievements domestically and internationally, demonstrating their contribution to national development and global science, thereby enhancing its public standing
- Human Capital Development (emphasis on addressing gender and racial imbalances in the SET workforce)
- Promoting science, technology and innovation in Africa
Find out more
- Jaguar Primary Schools Challenge Takes-off
November 2017 - Young Cheetahs team’s design outclasses competition in Jaguar School Challenge
April 2017 - X-Team Racers compete in Jaguar Race Challenge finals
- March 2017
- BLOODHOUND: Jaguar Primary School Challenge
November 2016 - Explore the Bloodhound SSC website
- Follow Bloodhound SSC’s progress on Twitter and Facebook
- Meet Bloodhound SSC – a video introduction to our 1,000mph car
- Learn how to design a 1,000mph virtual car
- Find out about our education and engagement projects
Listen to Phumeza Tshinto from Inkojane FM interviewing Christopher Maxwell (Bloodhound Lead ambassador in SA) about Jaguar primary school challenge.
Contact
Call +27 (0)12 392 9300