Standing Mile Record Falls

[Fubar]

The Ford GT that previously held the world record for 255mph fell today. I young gentleman from Austin Texas named Ray Hoffman, running a lightly modified Ford GT ran 266.9 mph into an 18mph head wind.

Tell the supra boys to BRING IT.

[Mr. Hollywood]

The Ford GT that previously held the world record for 255mph fell today. I young gentleman from Austin Texas named Ray Hoffman, running a lightly modified Ford GT ran 266.9 mph into an 18mph head wind.

Tell the supra boys to BRING IT.

Ray lives in Midland. Congrats to him and Heffner. I'm guessing he did this in the same yellow/black FGT he went 249mph in last month. :thumbsup2:

[Fubar]

Ray lives in Midland. Congrats to him and Heffner. I'm guessing he did this in the same yellow/black FGT he went 249mph in last month. :thumbsup2:

Yep, the yellow GT hit that number. I have not heard about any drivetrain problems yet. They are still running out there.

[Mr. Hollywood]

Yep, the yellow GT hit that number. I have not heard about any drivetrain problems yet. They are still running out there.

Ray is running a "dog box" transmission. It should hold up for a few mile pulls.

[Vandit]

I can't wait to see the video of that!

[Fubar]

That means he is going to be gunning for the 270s in Texas this October. TWO SEVEN ZERO

[XFactorSS]

That means he is going to be gunning for the 270s in Texas this October. TWO SEVEN ZERO

now that is something i would love to witness firsthand :thumbsup2:

[rberg32]

Holy Bawlz!

[Fubar]

Oooo, I just found out that he actually ran 269.9 on Thursdays during testing (less head winds) but his Sunday run is the only one that counted.

The cars sounds incredible. I've never heard anything like it. It is running a 13.5/1 compression with, I guessing, 35+ lbs of boost... it is probably overbored to 6.0L and revs to 9000 rpm.

Check out this video

http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/exotics-rally-miami-1-mile-event-pictures-videos-2010

[DallasM5]

Oooo, I just found out that he actually ran 269.9 on Thursdays during testing (less head winds) but his Sunday run is the only one that counted.

The cars sounds incredible. I've never heard anything like it. It is running a 13.5/1 compression with, I guessing, 35+ lbs of boost... it is probably overbored to 6.0L and revs to 9000 rpm.

Check out this video

http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/exotics-rally-miami-1-mile-event-pictures-videos-2010

13.5CR+boost+9000 rpm...

respect

[RAC3ME]

That's just bananas! Very impressive stuff.

[Bakushan]

Insane. Totally insane.

[Fubar]

Here is one of the 260 shakedown run from Thursday.

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My car would sound like an atomic bomb at the mile marker. That GT is smooth as glass. Truly impressive machine.

[JBrown]

Holy **** that sounds amazing!:thumbsup2:

[Fubar]

blink and you'll miss it
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[Airbag79]

blink and you'll miss it
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Unbelievable. Just read that he hit 271 in testing, not sure if it's confirmed or not.

What kind of tires is he using? I can't imagine a set lasting for more than a few runs. Scary stuff.

[Silentrun]

Part car, part jet fighter....

[QDOG]

yea.... well when I am done with my M5 I will destroy that record :driver:


:hahaha: only in Q fantasy world!! I love it here!!

[Fubar]

Who's going to own the world's second fastest GT?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-Ford-GT-Worlds-Fastest-Car-252-97mph-/270575796564?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3eff930154#ht_2017wt_1167

[Vandit]

^damn, the bid was at $50k when you posted first posted it, now it's at $121k. I wonder where it will stop and where the reserve is set at.

[jram]

Holy cow. $650,100.00 and the reserve isn't met yet?

[Mr. Hollywood]

Shill bidding at it's finest. :rolleyes:

[snowball]

Shill bidding at it's finest. :rolleyes:

Yep, worse problem on ebay.......:mad:

[Airbag79]

Now 700k ? Damn, could probably build a few at that price.

[RAC3ME]

That's just crazy money for that car... Must be some bored Suadi guy bidding on it. I bet that car leaves the country if sold.

[Vandit]

Is that bid price and reserve serious?

[Fubar]

Is that bid price and reserve serious?

No... that is 100%, grade A, internet hype.

That guy is douche.

:popcorn1:

[BlackSheep]

over 800K