Steam-powered Batmobile choo choos past 100 year record at 140mph
source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/steam-powered-batmobile-choo-choos-to-world-record-140mph/
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We'll burst that bubble right quick and say it's not actually a Batmobile, but it sure reminds us of one. The British Steam Car Challenge might not have reached its original goal of 200mph, but it has finally succeeded in becoming the world's fastest boiler on wheels.
We noted preparations for the world record attempt back in April and, somewhat surprisingly, all has gone to plan and pilot Charles Burnett III now has broken a 100 year old record to go with his flamboyant pair of spectacles. That's the Brits for you -- break records in the morning, have tea and crumpets in the afternoon.
We noted preparations for the world record attempt back in April and, somewhat surprisingly, all has gone to plan and pilot Charles Burnett III now has broken a 100 year old record to go with his flamboyant pair of spectacles. That's the Brits for you -- break records in the morning, have tea and crumpets in the afternoon.
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crob80227
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Wow. Very impressive from an engineering point of view.
Maybe these guys could work at Ford and GM and help them build a car that can get at least 15mpg?
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