Wow, I know the owner of the car that is faster than the Space Shuttle!

Indpowr · 07-05-2011, 07:20 PM

Pretty cool record and congrats to him, he has a lot of $$$ invested (even more with 2 motors)

http://jalopnik.com/5818085/this-wor...-space-shuttle

Living in Florida has its privileges and I have to say I am pretty lucky that I know and party with the guy that owns this insane Ford GT. I have been around this car for a few years and the car draws a crowd..

The Stig · 07-05-2011, 07:37 PM

That's really really fast.

*DGthe3* · 07-05-2011, 07:51 PM

ahem .... 4000 mph > 267 mph ...

Indpowr · 07-05-2011, 07:51 PM

Here is a close up of his motor from 2 years ago at PBSCW

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 07-05-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

ahem .... 4000 mph > 267 mph ...

In fact, ~17,500mph (orbital velocity) > 4,000mph > 267mph. That GT is awfully fast, but saying it's as fast as the shuttle and not pointing out that that's just the speed it's going down just before touchdown, and friction, and brakes, and drag chutes, is pretty funny.

I think at launch the shuttle goes 0-60 in about 2 seconds, as well - faster than a Bugatti, and that's going straight up, directly fighting gravity. Pretty amazing stuff.

*DGthe3* · 07-05-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

In fact, ~17,500mph (orbital velocity) > 4,000mph > 267mph. That GT is awfully fast, but saying it's as fast as the shuttle and not pointing out that that's just the speed it's going down just before touchdown, and friction, and brakes, and drag chutes, is pretty funny.

I think at launch the shuttle goes 0-60 in about 2 seconds, as well - faster than a Bugatti, and that's going straight up, directly fighting gravity. Pretty amazing stuff.

yes ... you're right. I don't know where I got 4000 mph from. Thats only what, mach 5 ... 5.5? Something like that. I knew the shuttle is capable of way more than that, I think I've heard it could go mach 25 but I don't think it ever has gone quite that fast.

Indpowr · 07-05-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

yes ... you're right. I don't know where I got 4000 mph from. Thats only what, mach 5 ... 5.5? Something like that. I knew the shuttle is capable of way more than that, I think I've heard it could go mach 25 but I don't think it ever has gone quite that fast.

I am only reporting the news...

8cd03gro · 07-05-2011, 09:31 PM

Shuttle launches are actually very slow to get to 60. Inertia's a bitch.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-05-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

yes ... you're right. I don't know where I got 4000 mph from. Thats only what, mach 5 ... 5.5? Something like that. I knew the shuttle is capable of way more than that, I think I've heard it could go mach 25 but I don't think it ever has gone quite that fast.

Would it still be measured on the "Mach scale" since sound can't travel very well in space?

HIOFECR · 07-05-2011, 10:32 PM

I think it meant faster than the space shuttle when it touches down for a landing which is between 214 - 226 mph. (note the picture in the article of the shuttle landing)

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 07-05-2011, 10:44 PM

*DGthe3* · 07-05-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Would it still be measured on the "Mach scale" since sound can't travel very well in space?

Its still pretty much going at orbital velocity the instant it re-enters the atmosphere

(good save DG ... good save ... )

Number 3 · 07-06-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

yes ... you're right. I don't know where I got 4000 mph from. Thats only what, mach 5 ... 5.5? Something like that. I knew the shuttle is capable of way more than that, I think I've heard it could go mach 25 but I don't think it ever has gone quite that fast.

5......5 and a half............whatever it takes...............

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

I am only reporting the news...

But unlike Fox or MSNBC, we have higher expectations of you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Would it still be measured on the "Mach scale" since sound can't travel very well in space?

Ok there Mr. Science

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Its still pretty much going at orbital velocity the instant it re-enters the atmosphere

(good save DG ... good save ... )

Ohhhhhh yeah that's why they need those ceramic tile undies on the shuttle. HEEEEAAAAAAT

07-05-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Wow, I know the owner of the car that is faster than the Space Shuttle! Pretty cool record and congrats to him, he has a lot of $$$ invested (even more with 2 motors) http://jalopnik.com/5818085/this-wor...-space-shuttle Living in Florida has its privileges and I have to say I am pretty lucky that I know and party with the guy that owns this insane Ford GT. I have been around this car for a few years and the car draws a crowd..

07-05-2011, 07:37 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	That's really really fast. __________________

07-05-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	ahem .... 4000 mph > 267 mph ... __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

07-05-2011, 10:32 PM	#10
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 211 View My Garage	I think it meant faster than the space shuttle when it touches down for a landing which is between 214 - 226 mph. (note the picture in the article of the shuttle landing) __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

07-05-2011, 10:44 PM	#11
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	__________________

07-05-2011, 09:31 PM	#8
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Shuttle launches are actually very slow to get to 60. Inertia's a bitch.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to Choose the Best Car Cover for Your Camaro	Junkman2008	Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection	27	02-27-2015 03:10 PM
Pocono Raceway at 155mph.... Shake and bake!!!!	robertway	Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion	14	10-16-2010 05:35 PM
2010 Chevrolet Camaro makes finalist list for 2010 World Car Design of the Year	Tran	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	37	02-17-2010 04:22 PM
#4768 - Delivered and Made Ready the Right Way!	Number_9	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	62	07-16-2009 02:42 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password