JCB Dieselmax breaks 300 mph

JCB Dieselmax moved a step closer to its ultimate goal and realised more of its potential as Andy Green exceeded 300 mph for the first time on the Bonneville Salt Flats yesterday. Running late in the afternoon, just before five o'clock, he averaged 308.252 mph through a measured mile at the legendary home of land speed record breaking. "The car was pulling like a train and it behaved perfectly, with virtually zero wheelspin. I could feel the car moving around a little at today's maximum speed but it remained very controllable," Green said. "JCB Dieselmax performed comfortably within its capacity of going well over 300 mph, and we were not flat out today. I'm happy with the run." The car has a 750 horsepower output with an impressive 1106 pound-feet of torque. Images after the jump...