Speed Through Time
Every record, every British speed limit and a few everyday cars, 1769 to 1997.
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Drive through time
Slide from Cugnot’s steam tractor in 1769 to Thrust SCC breaking the sound barrier in 1997. Every speed record, every British speed limit and a few everyday cars, each one sourced. Then switch to Faster or Slower and test yourself.
Speed Through Time is our own code. Every point is one of the sourced facts on this site; the source shows with each one as you go.