Getting Close to Col. John Stapp Territory: 0-100 km/h In Under a Second

[gjmalcyon]

This was in my New Atlas email newsletter today:

0-100 km/h in less than a second: Swiss EV team destroys world record

A Swiss student team has absolutely smashed the record for the world's fastest-accelerating EV. Surreal-looking video shows driver Kate Maggetti rocketing from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a staggering time just under one second. Here's how they did it.

newatlas.com

 

[GGJaguar]

The suction fan thing for traction is interesting.

 

[gjmalcyon]

McMurtry is doing it too:

McMurtry Automotive Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar

McMurtry Automotive Spéirling Pure Electric Fan Hypercar

mcmurtry.com

At Goodwood:

Goodwood Edition 22 – McMurtry Automotive

McMurtry Automotive intends to launch an assault on a number of world records with the Spéirling electric hypercar demonstrator in the coming year.

mcmurtry.com

Sorry, but it sounds like an oversized blender.

 

[Prince of Darkness]

The suction fan thing for traction is interesting.

Not a new idea though.

Brabham BT46 - Wikipedia

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Chaparral 2J - Wikipedia

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[Harp Tail]

Not a new idea though.

Brabham BT46 - Wikipedia

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Chaparral 2J - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Exactly. I forget why they ended up banning them, though. (I doubt there are many who remember Brabham and BRM..)