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The British Steam Car Challenge

Posted by kdawson on from the dr.-stanley-i-presume dept.

Van Cutter Romney sends us word of a British steam-powered car that will attempt to set a world record speed of 200 mph. The car, constructed on a tubular chassis, holds four boilers that deliver four megawatts of power, producing 300 bhp. The current record of 127.659 mph was established in 1906. More photos and specs at the Steam Car Club of Great Britain's site.

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  1. would I be wrong to say by dotpavan · · Score: 4, Funny

    that this car is "hot"? would I be ensured a "steamy ride" on this? :)

  2. Vaporware by TodMinuit · · Score: 4, Funny

    I bet this turns out to be nothing but a bunch of hot air!

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  3. Re:4MW? by jimbug · · Score: 5, Funny

    orrrrrrrr you could drive really fast! Which is a better use of power?

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  4. Strange Definition of Alternative Fuels by Dunx · · Score: 4, Funny

    One of the stated aims is to generate excitement around alternative fuels, and yet it runs on LPG.

    Very curious.

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  5. Re:Steam isn't an energy source by MyLongNickName · · Score: 4, Funny

    And where does this coal come from? Carbon. And where does carbon come from? Exploding stars. YOU PEOPLE HAVE TO KILL STARS JUST SO YOU CAN DRIVE A CAR! Won't anyone think of the stars?

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