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Fastest Lead Lap: Jim Rathmann – 1:01.59; The 1960 Indianapolis 500 was the final 500 which featured a 33-car field consisting of all front-engined cars. The weather on race day would reach a high of 75 °F (24 °C) with wind speeds up to 15 miles per hour (24 km/h). [13]
The following is a list of speed records for various types of vehicles.This list only presents the single greatest speed achieved in each broad record category; for more information on records under variations of test conditions, see the specific article for each record category.
Car Year 5 Audi R8: 2000–2002, 2004–2005 ... 1958, 1960–1961 Matra-Simca MS670: 1972–1974 ... Fastest laps Most total fastest laps: 14:
[36] Five days later Bugatti's speed record was confirmed: "Following a thorough review conducted with a number of external experts, Guinness World Records is pleased to announce the confirmation of Bugatti's record of Fastest production car achieved by the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. The focus of the review was with respect to what may constitute ...
The 1960s were a memorable decade for many reasons, not the least of which are its cars. Here are some rides you undoubtedly remember
Called "the fastest production car in the world" upon its introduction, a modified Avanti reached over 170 mph (270 km/h) [8] with its supercharged 289-cubic-inch (4,740 cm 3) R3 engine at the Bonneville Salt Flats. In all, it broke 29 world speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. [8] [10]
The Pioneer 2M was a Soviet Group VII land speed record [1] car built in 1961 under the guidance of sportsman and engineer Ilya Aleksandrovich Tikhomirov. [2] Based on the 1960 record car Pioneer 1, the body was made of aluminum and the wheels of a magnesium alloy.
The Grand National continues to see popularity as muscle cars come into popularity. Due to the rise of pony cars such as the Ford Mustang, a new series is created known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship, featuring all pony cars with a maximum five liter (302ci) displacement limit.