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Many elements change how fast the car can accelerate to 60 mph. [ii] [iii] Tires, elevation above sea level, weight of the driver, testing equipment, weather conditions and surface of testing track all influence these times. [3]
Called "the fastest production car in the world" upon its introduction, a modified Avanti reached over 170 mph (270 km/h) [8] with its supercharged 289-cubic-inch (4,740 cm 3) R3 engine at the Bonneville Salt Flats. In all, it broke 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. [8] [10]
First production car 1949 Jaguar XK120: 200.5 km/h (124.6 mph) [4] 3,442 cc (210.0 cu in) inline-6 119 kW (162 PS; 160 hp) 12,000 Some publications cite the XK120's timed top speed as almost 214 km/h (133 mph) in 1949. [5] The XK120 that achieved this speed was a tuned prototype, not a production car.
The 1960s were a memorable decade for many reasons, not the least of which are its cars. Here are some rides you undoubtedly remember. The 1960s were a memorable decade for many reasons, not the ...
Upon its release, it was the fastest production road car in existence. Though fewer than 800 were made, one was particularly memorable for its star turn in the 1969 film "The Italian Job." 1962 ...
The Pegaso Z-102 is a Spanish sports car produced by Pegaso in Spain in both coupé and cabriolet form from 1951 until 1958. The Z-102 was the fastest car in the world at the time of production, having reached a top speed of 151 mph (243 km/h).
When released, it was the fastest production car in the world. [ 5 ] The Miura was originally conceived by Lamborghini's engineering team, which designed the car in its spare time against the wishes of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini , who preferred powerful yet sedate grand touring cars over the race car -derived machines produced by ...
Looking at what cars have the current top speed, best 0-60 and quarter mile times, and fastest Nurburgring lap times.