“Carwow has a great video”
Production electric car reaching 0-60 in 1.4 seconds using ground suction.
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There is an electric production car that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds using ground suction as well. Carwow has a great video: this video
McMurtry Spéirling: Is it Still the World’s Fastest Car?
10.5M views · Dec 15, 2022 · 26:16 · 1 HN recommender · 4 mentions · discussed 2022–2023
Carwow's review of the McMurtry Spéirling, a 1,000hp electric fan car that generates huge downforce at standstill and reaches 0-60mph in about 1.4 seconds.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN cites it as the example of an extremely fast production electric car that uses ground suction fans.
“Carwow has a great video”HN comment, 2023
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“McMurtry Spéirling”
Listed as an example of an extremely fast electric car.
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There's still smoke. Audi S1 Hoonitron: link Mustang Mach E 1400: link McMurtry Spéirling: this video Rimac Nevera: link
“Another modern electric fan car which holds the goodwood record”
Example of a modern electric fan car holding the Goodwood record.
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Racing rules are not generally updated because ground effect (powered or not) is a safety concern because losing traction through a corner suddenly when it fails can be catastrophic. This is why it was banned in F1 in the 80s, damage or getting lifted up and the car will suddenly fly off the track. Another modern electric fan car which holds the goodwood record: this video
“Tesla Roadster's a slowpoke. I won't get out of bed unless it's faster than 3.”
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Tesla Roadster's a slowpoke. I won't get out of bed unless it's faster than 3. The Mcmurtry Spéirling can do it in 2.3, more than a second faster! this video Seriously though, 3.6's right quick, and 12 years ago, too!