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Old 3rd September 2002, 22:29   #1
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Turbine Power Superbike. 12x power to weight of my E34 M5! Sorry if this is a repost.
Check it.

Take a helicopter engine, convert it to diesel, put in a bike.


??? WTF.


Specs. LOL. This is real. I want.


$180,000

320Bhp at 54,000rpm, yes, 54,000rpm, its a gas turbine !!!

425lb/ft torque.

226kg weight.


Yes. This bike has 425lb/ft torque against my M5s 265lb/ft, and weighs 226kg against my 1650kg. Jesus.


Qtr Mile 9.6 at 160mph.

Standing start to 227mph in 15 seconds.

Top speed estimated 250mph




http://marineturbine.com/superbike/default.htm




Has anyone got a video ????
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