Sprache
The Target 550 was designed as a sleek, needle-like craft, engineered to minimize drag—the primary enemy of high-speed runs. Powered by dual supercharged Dodge Hemi V8 engines, the car was built to generate massive horsepower while maintaining stability on the unpredictable salt surface. Technical Challenges
streamliner. The vehicle’s name itself serves as a mission statement: the goal was to surpass the jim moffat land speed record
mark, a territory traditionally reserved for jet-powered vehicles. However, Moffat’s approach was distinct because he aimed to achieve these speeds using a wheel-driven, piston-powered configuration. The Target 550 was designed as a sleek,
: Munro purchased his 1920 Indian Scout when it was a standard 600cc bike with a top speed of roughly 55 mph. Over decades, he hand-modified nearly every component, eventually boring the engine out to 950cc. The vehicle’s name itself serves as a mission
Moffat’s weapon of choice was a vehicle nicknamed "The Freight Train"—a name that belied its aerodynamic shape. Built on a chassis that took seven years to fabricate, the car was a symphony of compromises.