12G in 3.58 seconds with a Rocket Car

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

It is called Rocket Car Hydrogen. Its very low body does not allow the air to come under the vehicle. Its very long and unaesthetic front is the result of the aerodynamic computation of engineers.

Built in 2006, this copy has entered the record books twice, standing start. It traveled 250 meters in less than 3 seconds with a speed of arrival at 530 km / h, and a quarter mile in 3.58 seconds with a speed of arrival at 621 km / h. Its NASA Apollo engine provides a maximum power of 30,000 hp and an acceleration of 12G, with a fuel made of 88% hydrogen peroxide. For driving it, the pilot had to train on a fighter jet.

This monster is estimated 80 K € at Artcurial in Paris on February 8. Compared with other vehicles in the sale, the price is very low. It is not surprising because the market prefers cars that can be used on the road or in town. We imagine that this lowered object is disturbed by the first small pebble on its path.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

This object was too atypical. Even at very low prices, no one wanted it. Finally, all the better, because the required price was probably ridiculously low compared to the hours required for its engineering development. Wait a few years.