This is the incredible moment a racing driver broke a world record by hitting 257mph - in a modified Ford.
Sean Kennedy, 29, smashed the existing record for acceleration over a mile-long stretch while driving a highly-tuned Ford GT in Texas.
The daring motor sports enthusiast rocketed to an incredible 257mph in the humble car, which has been souped up with a 5.4-litre V8 engine and two massive turbo-chargers.
Mr Kennedy went from a stationary position to an astonishing 200mph by the halfway mark, before setting the new 'standing mile world' by the end of the track.
It was not even the Texan's car - with Mr Kennedy driving the Ford for local businessman Mark Heidaker.
The Ford GT was built by Hennessey Performance, with the U.S. company saying the car's power was 'conservatively estimated' at around 2,000bhp - twice as much as a Bugatti Veyron.
But while a Veyron will set its owner back £1million, the Ford will cost a mere £275,000.
Yet despite going faster than any other car over the distance, adrenaline junkie Mr Kennedy is confident he can do even better.
More @ Mail Online
Too bad they effed up that beautiful car with that horrendous paint job or "wrap" or whatever they call it. It looks like a lizard defecated on it.
ReplyDeleteReally! When I first saw it, I couldn't believe my eyes. Why in the world did they do that?
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