Experts Answer Whether a Car Can Go 1,000 MPH

Have you ever wondered what's the top speed achievable with a car?
Derya Ozdemir

Fun fact: The world land speed record was set on 15 October 1997 by Thrust SSC which achieved a speed of 763 mph (1,228 km/h). It was the first land vehicle to officially break the sound barrier. But have you ever wondered what's the top speed achievable with a car? 

You might be thinking that 1997 was a long time ago, and you're right. Car technology has come a long way since then, so it is only natural to ask why no one has beaten this record. From a quick physics recap and understanding the importance of air resistance to the mechanical limitations, you can learn all you need to know in this video.