EVENT
Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit
Coventry Transport Museum | Coventry
🖼️Exhibitions & Displays
About this event
Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit is part of the programme at Coventry Transport Museum. Look inside the cockpit of one of the most iconic vehicles in land speed record history, and discover where Richard Noble sat when he broke the World Land Speed Record on 4 October 1983.
What to expect:
- Thursday 29 October 2026, 11am-3pm (October half term)
- A closer look underneath the cockpit of Thrust 2, which reached 633 mph on the Black Rock Desert in Nevada
- Learn about the technology behind the car and how the record was achieved
- Drop in: included with museum admission
- No age guidance is given
More Details
Booking
Walk-in
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Location
Get directionsExplore iconic vehicles and transport history through interactive exhibits, star vehicles, and a 4D simulator experience.
What this place offers
ToiletsBaby changingFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible
Last updated: 21 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit
How much does Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit cost?
For ticket prices for Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit, see the official event page or booking link.
When does Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit take place?
Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11 AM.
Where is Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit held?
Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit is held at Coventry Transport Museum in Coventry.
Is Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit indoor or outdoor?
Thrust 2: Underneath the Cockpit is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.
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