- The BLOODHOUND SuperSonic Car will take centre stage on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature at The Confused.com London Motor Show
- BLOODHOUND is designed to reach speeds of over 1,000 mph and capable of travelling a mile in just 3.6 seconds – or 4.5 football pitches a second
- The Confused.com London Motor Show is set to be bigger and better than ever – with more cars, more exhibitors and more activities from 17-20 May
- Tickets are currently on sale from £18.50 – with children under 17 going free with a paying adult – and can be purchased at: thelondonmotorshow.co.uk
London, 20 April 2018 — The British supersonic land vehicle BLOODHOUND SSC will take centre stage on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature at The Confused.com London Motor Show before it goes for its first record-breaking attempt later this year.
Current land speed record holder and former Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green will get behind the wheel of the jet-powered machine as it takes to the Hakskeen Pan desert in South Africa.
Using an ingenious combination of a jet and rocket engine attached to a land vehicle, the BLOODHOUND SSC boasts over 180 times the power of an F1 car. The vehicle will break the sound barrier with ease as it travels upwards of 1,000mph. Being one of the most sophisticated cars ever built, the machine is comprised of over 3,500 parts made uniquely for the vehicle.
The BLOODHOUND Project is one which sets out to educate young scientists and engineers across the world honing in on engineering skills and developing innovative talent in children and young adults through hands-on presentations at schools globally.
Team leader Richard Noble has been a catalyst in the success of World Land Speed Records for decades, spearheading the Thrust2 programme to the World Land Speed Record in 1983 and the current record holder, the ThrustSSC, in 1997. Noble is the British kingpin for speed; breaking the world record for fastest on-land vehicle has been Noble’s goal and bringing his passion of velocity to the show this year will be fitting on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature.
Following the successful 200mph shakedown tests at Cornwall Airport Newquay last October, the BLOODHOUND Team are set to test the car at 500 mph on the Hakskeen Pan, South Africa in October.
Accompanying many other proud British greats on the showpiece stand at this year’s show, the addition of the BLOODHOUND SSC to ‘Built In Britain’ is sure to draw in speed junkies and young innovators alike.
Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor Show, said: “We appreciate all that The BLOODHOUND Project is doing for young enthusiasts in their development and appreciation of speed. Having the BLOODHOUND SSC on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature is a tremendous feat and we hope this symbol of British capability will inspire young trailblazers in science and engineering. There couldn’t have been a better example of British excellence at this year’s show!”
Tickets are currently £18.50 and one child (under 17) goes free with a paying adult. They’re on general sale now and available to purchase at thelondonmotorshow.co.uk
- Motor Show Events to play key role in displaying vehicles for all-new BIG Zone at The Confused.com London Motor Show
- Visitors to the spectacle can expect to get up close to the fastest American police car, a one-of-a-kind Hummer and a full-sized Kenworth lorry
- The Confused.com London Motor Show is set to be bigger and better than ever – moving to ExCeL London this year
London, 19 April 2018 – It’s a case of the bigger the better for Motor Show Events, who are the latest brand confirmed to bring a whole host of mighty vehicles to display across the largest stand at The Confused.com London Motor Show 2018 – the all-new BIG Zone.
Motor Show Events doesn’t do things by halves and the automotive marketing service company is set to bring a great array of vehicles, including the fastest American police car, the Dodge Charger, to the ExCeL Exhibition Centre this May.
Not to be missed at this year’s show is a one-of-a-kind black Hummer H6 Custom. The six-seater beast is something of a luxury ride with full leather interior and featuring onboard entertainment in the form of not one but four TV screens. The foundation of this Hummer, which has a 6.0-litre engine and sizes up to 19ft by 7ft, is its giant 37” tyres.
Visitors to The Confused.com London Motor Show are in for an exclusive as the group have chosen to unveil their 1979 Buick Regal, which has had a complete makeover and £20,000 paint job.
Along with even more on display at this year’s show, the events company will be bringing a huge red Kenworth W900L lorry. This truck has a whopping C15 Caterpillar 15.2-litre engine paired with a six-cylinder in-line turbocharged intercooler.
Motor Show Events was created by car enthusiasts, James Martin and Karl Rushen, who teamed up with All Advertising. Over the past six years they have hosted several successful shows and festivals. Across the four days of The Confused.com London Motor Show, the company will be found at the all-new area, the BIG Zone – a feature dedicated to all manner of larger-than-life motors.
Motor Show Events are launching a free competition at the show where visitors have the chance to win a ‘BIG’ prize: a full gloss wrap from the kings of wrapping Dub Customs, a brand new set of wheels from AlloyWheels.com, a one-off custom-built exhaust from Piper Craft and the chance to win a Camaro for a weekend from Hire A Camaro.
James and Karl, founders of Motor Show Events, said: “We are living the dream and we are beyond excited to engage with such like-minded enthusiasts at The London Motor Show. It is an honour to be such a main part of the UK’s most renowned automotive event.”
Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor Show, commented: “It is with great pride that we can provide a phenomenal event in London for car enthusiasts alike. Our show is enjoyed by one and all and we want to provide even more exciting features at this year’s show. It only made sense to welcome Motor Show Events and create an entire ‘BIG’ zone – a great representation that this year our event will be bigger and better than ever before.”
LIBERTY WALK EU TO SHOWCASE BESPOKE SUPERCARS
- Liberty Walk EU to showcase three tuned supercars at The Confused.com London Motor Show
- Exotic Lamborghini Aventador, Nissan GTR and BMW M4 cars to take pride of place across the show’s four days
- Japanese-founded exotic car tuning company Liberty Walk EU on hand to discuss its techniques and methods in creating bespoke supercar design packs
London, 12 April 2018 – One of the biggest names in automotive tuning Liberty Walk EU, will bring its unique 2018 Lamborghini Aventador to The Confused.com London Motor Show 2018 in addition to a Nissan GTR and BMW M4.
A trailblazer in automotive tuning, Liberty Walk EU’s cars always stand out, thanks to the company’s abundance of creativity and these three extreme supercars, attuned to a street-race aesthetic, are sure to be no exception.
Putting design and expertise together, the highly-coveted 2018 Lamborghini Aventador speaks to audiences who enjoy speed and craftsmanship. This green machine is sure to turn heads from across the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Alongside the Aventador is the low-riding Nissan GTR and a tuned BMW M4.
Liberty Walk EU is the United Kingdom’s largest performance parts wholesaler and exclusive importer for the very best tuning products in the UK. Drawing motoring enthusiasts from around the world, the Japanese-founded company is adept at creating attractive vehicle styling, aero kits and spoiler, exhaust, and air suspension upgrade parts.
This supercar-filled display will capitalise on the expansion of this years London Motor Show, which is set to be bigger and better, thanks to a new venue offering 2.5 times the internal space of last years show. All this added room at London’s ExCeL means more cars, more exhibitors and more opportunities for visitors to get up close to the latest specification cars.
Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor show added: “We want The Confused.com London Motor Show to cater for all audiences and the Liberty Walk EU cars will do just that! A truly unique company creating cars with amazing styling and a loyal fanbase. The addition of the Lamborghini Aventador, Nissan GTR, and BMW M4 will be an instant hit with visitors leaving them in awe of the quality of work done to make these cars stand out, even more!”
MILITARY ‘JACKAL’ TO FEATURE ‘BUILT IN BRITAIN’ FEATURE
London, 6 April 2018 – Globally renowned specialist developers of military vehicles, Supacat, will be displaying its HMT400 `Jackal` this May at The Confused.com London Motor Show.
Branded as the ‘Jackal’ by the British Armed Forces, it is a supremely versatile platform with unparalleled cross-country performance. Already well proven in the harsh terrain of the Afghanistan battle ground, the`Jackal` has a unique air suspension system that allows ease of driving over the roughest ground and also enables tactical loading within a CH-47 Chinook.
These specialist military vehicles are built to fend off mine blasts and ballistic attacks. The ‘Jackal’ can also be equipped with a variety of mission-specific weapons and communications to suit a wide range of operational roles.
Designed in the late 1990s to meet military needs for a light to medium load carrier, HMT variants have earned the reputation as formidable and unrivalled off-road vehicles. Now forming part of the British Army’s core fleet, HMT vehicles are in use with elite special forces around the world.
Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor Show, said: “As the UK’s only remaining independent designer and developer of military vehicles, we are proud that the Devonshire-based Supacat will be showing the `Jackal` on our ‘Built in Britain’ feature. Supacat are arming our nation’s forces with vehicles to tackle the most testing terrains. The ‘Jackal’ will be among many more examples of national automotive excellence at the all-new ‘Built in Britain’ area.”
ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH S RED10 FLYING ON TO ‘BUILT IN BRITAIN’
- Unique RAF Red Arrows tribute Aston Martin Vanquish S confirmed for The Confused.com London Motor Show
- The car, which celebrates two of the most iconic marques in British history and engineering, to line up on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature
- Iconic V12 supercar is capable of a top speed upwards of 200mph and supports RAF Benevolent Fund
London, Thursday 5 April 2018 – A specially commissioned Aston Martin Vanquish S, which pays homage to the Royal Air Force and the Red Arrows Display Team, will take pride of place on the ‘Built In Britain’ feature at The Confused.com London Motor Show 2018.
The special-edition Aston Martin Red10 is the perfect tribute to the iconic Red Arrows, displaying the Éclat red colour seen on the Hawk jets, a Union Jack tail fin motif, ‘Smoke Trails’ on side skirts and an Ejection Seat Detonator cord. The V12 engine boasts a top speed of 201mph and can go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, giving the feeling of going as fast as the RAF plane.
This one-of-a-kind vehicle is personalised in part of the famous “Diamond Nine” flying formation of the Red Arrows. With attention to detail, the car features a carbon roof with a zig-zag ‘charge’ pattern mimicking the explosives set into jet cockpits fitted to shatter the canopy in case of the pilot needing to eject. The Aston Martin Red10 will be the closest connection to a Royal Air Force jet you can get at this year’s event.
Unique in its reverence to the prowess of the Royal Air Force, which this year celebrates 100 years, the Aston Martin Red 10 not only represents the role of the men and women in the RAF, but the creativity and innovation of UK engineering, design and technology. All the attributes that make it a perfect fit for the all-new ‘Built In Britain’ feature.
The car on display was offered to the public in a raffle where more than 70,000 tickets were bought and over £1.5 million was raised for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Since its foundation in 1919, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been on hand to support the RAF Family, existing to support current and former members of the RAF, their partners and dependents. An independent charity, it provides assistance to the RAF Family, when in need. It also helps maintain and support the morale and wellbeing of those serving in the RAF in addition to protecting and preserving the RAF Memorial and Bomber Command Memorial in central London.
Alec Mumford, Chairman of The Confused.com London Motor Show, said: “Two great symbols of British prowess, engineering and design come together in this unique Aston Martin Red10 supercar. There is no better way to show our appreciation for Aston Martin and the Royal Air Force than having this stunning vehicle on our ‘Built In Britain’ feature at this year’s show.”
The car’s owner, and winner of the raffle, Humphrey Bradley said: “I was totally shocked to win such an incredible prize – absolutely gobsmacked. I am honoured to have supported a service charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund undertakes some truly incredible work supporting the RAF family. From those on RAF Stations to those veterans in care homes and everyone in between, they really are there for those that need help, every step of the way. As an ex-serviceman myself I know how important the work of charities like the Fund’s is – they make a real difference to real people and to be able to give something back at the London Motor Show is an honour.”
The London Motor Show
The London Motor Show was first held in May 2016. With a progressive and exciting format, the event is designed to appeal across the board to a wide range of motoring visitors and enthusiasts. The next show will take place from 17th to 20th May 2018.
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