0-520Kmph in Less Than 4 Seconds. Is This The Fastest Car on Earth?
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Since we are talking speed records, let us take this chance to introduce you to a new record that will stun you to say the least. Jack Beckman, a professional drag racer, achieved a speed of 323.43 mph (520.51Km/h) in just 3.921 seconds during the NHRA Funny Car.
About the race - the Funny Car is a class of drag racing that uses special cars. These cars sport tilt-up bodies, a custom chassis, and front-mounted engines. Interestingly, the bodies of the Funny Cars emulate cars available during the period it was built. According to various reports, the horsepower figures of such cars can vary from 7,000bhp - 9,000bhp.
Fast Jack aka Jack Beckman, a 19-time NHRA Funny Car winner, won the NHRA Sonoma Nationals in the Funny Car class on August 2, 2015 in a Dodge Charger, and also set a national record during the process.
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Last Updated on August 5, 2015