I remember when they were doing this on the east side of Washington, with the ultimate aero? A few years back. That's an amazing run!
Probably more than 52 of them.Crazy camera was kinda weird. But awesome for sure!
Wonder how many weeks until an electric takes over.
What tire is on this monster? That is some insane forces on a tire at those speeds.
And what is it with bald guys and going for the top speed records...
Wtf...it actually seems like it had much more left in it. It didn’t slowly creep to 330 by any means. Maybe gearing/rpm was the limiting factor?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s filled with Nitrogen
Theoretical top speed is like 352mph and they said they would have gone for it, but on the last run the crosswinds were so bad it blew the car 2 lanes over and onto the rumble strip at 300mph. When they saw the driver he was on his knees outside the car with his head in his hands saying "no more". He said it was within inches of being a disaster.
Wtf...it actually seems like it had much more left in it. It didn’t slowly creep to 330 by any means. Maybe gearing/rpm was the limiting factor?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
In the interview I posted the link to he says it picked up 20 MPH in the last 5 seconds of the run. Was indeed still pulling.
My guess is, they knowingly left something in the bag should someone come after their record in the future.
INSANE. What does it weigh? Seems strong even for 1800hp. Wonder how a 2500-3000hp GTR/Huracan would compare if geared for all out top speed.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The crazy thing is it seemed like it could have kept going is they had more room.
Looks like a big pushrod V8 tweaked with twin turbos and having a flat plane crank according to their website. They say Nelson Racing Engines made it from the ground up. Modern Chevy big block V8 is the launch pad most likely.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Out of all the craziness of that car and that run what sticks out the most to me is that he thought it was safe to celebrate... at 200mph lol. Maybe Im just old but I am no where near brave/stupid enough to ever think of attempting something like that. Simply amazing that there is still a record left to be broke with that exact car, currently only limited by how tight you can clench your cheeks.
I just read about this in LSX mag. TTd FPC LS motor. Maybe this is what we will see in C8Z?
American Made: A Look At The World's Fastest Production Car