Model Bloodhound supersonic car visits Isle of Man

The car has been designed to attempt speeds in excess of 1,000mph

A model of a British car designed to break the world land speed record has gone on display in the Isle of Man.

The actual Bloodhound supersonic car is aiming to beat the current fastest speed of 763mph (1,228kmh) set in 1997.

A plastic replica car has been brought to the Isle of Man Motor Museum but the real vehicle will be driven for the first time next month.

It is powered by a rocket bolted to a Typhoon jet engine, designed to attempt speeds in excess of 1,000mph.

Students will be given the chance to speak to pilot Andy Green.

Students from the island's secondary schools were due to enjoy a first look at the machine on Friday before public viewings on Saturday.

They will learn about careers in engineering and meet pilot Andy Green, who set the current record 20 years ago in Nevada.

The Bloodhound is expected to make a record attempt in South Africa in 2018.

Some of the parts used on the project have been engineered on the Isle of Man