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Whatya think it takes a Kenworth HGV cab to run a 14.0qtr?

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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Default Whatya think it takes a Kenworth HGV cab to run a 14.0qtr?

An 8 ton HGV cab running on normal crappy road legal HGV tyres.

14.0@100mph

Was a world record, might well be for all I know.

Engine size, spec, power, torque, stuff like that.

Gwan, have a guess
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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blimey,,
errr . 16ltr ? lol
3500 ft/lbs lol

ive no idea mate!!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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1000bhp?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Ok, tell a lie, it runs 12s now and about 120mph terminal speed.

Same engine spec tho.

And its still an EIGHT TON lorry cab

Il give everyone a bit more time for some more guesses tho
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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erm.....

V10 single turbo 1200bhp 900lbft

havent a clue!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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i know , i know i know!!!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Dont know but this has two V8s, four turbochargers, two superchargers, 500hp NOS kit running through the turbos and dry ice make this Kenworth truck do 10's over the quarter


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thats my spec fucked then
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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BEN thats the one i was thinking of!!

http://www.gizmag.com/go/4302/
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ronf42
i know , i know i know!!!
shutup

The answer is......

16Cyl, 24litre diesel, running two superchargers, four turbos, and nitrous

2800bhp and 5600lbft of torque




Nice video of it on their website tooo....

http://www.bandag.com.au/bandag_bullet.htm
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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ronf42 wrote:
i know , i know i know!!!


shutup

The answer is......

16Cyl, 24litre diesel, running two superchargers, four turbos, and nitrous

2800bhp and 5600lbft of torque


LOL
quality vid there
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Good Video, turns into a bit of a tyre advert though
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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