It seems that a team by the name of Spectre Performance is looking to go head to head with the gas-powered world speed record. Of course, this won’t be an easy feat as breaking the record will require the team to launch the above vehicle well over 400 MPH.

Keep in mind that this is completely gas powered so the Spectre SpeedLiner has nothing more than an 8.8-liter Cadillac engine and 2 turbochargers making for just about 2000 HP.

We’ll keep you updated on Spectre Performance’s progress.

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Luc Costermans managed to achieve quite a performance in a borrowed Lamborghini Gallardo. He broke the blind speed record with a performance of 192 mph. The Belgian driver has been blind for four years now, but nevertheless he managed to drive the Gallardo at 192 mph this Saturday at an airstrip in Istres, France.

Sure, Mr. Costermans had a co-pilot to guide him but he pulled the whole thing off with boldness. Congratulations to him for the achieved performance. Until modern technology will be able to give sight back to the blind, I am sure we’re going to see other visually-challenged people go for the fastest driver position. The next to try his luck is the former holder, Mike Newman, who is hoping to get to 200 mph in a Keating TKR!

via BBC

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