110mpg mustang

[SVOboy]

Originally Posted by klrv6

At least we will be able to see when it is run through the tests for the X-prize.

I have more confidence that he's using the x-prize name to draw attention and legitimacy to himself than I do in the likelihood of this car ever competing in anything of the sort

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by metromizer

I would say this to anyone who claims to have unlocked some secret that promises a muscle car that gets 110mpg AND is capable of 0-60 in seconds (from the article)...

I could lay out a plan for such a vehicle. It'd take some bucks for the development to make it practical, but I don't see any insurmountable problems, since all the parts seem to be working in various labs.

Start with a lightweight frame - carbon fiber or whatever, and forget those crash safety standards. Drive it with electric motors. Add high-speed flywheel energy storage & regen braking. Make the ultimate source of power a Stirling engine (plus whatever grid charging you can throw in - need to work on optimizing weight vs electric-only range). Cover the whole thing with an aerodynamic skin.

Anyone got a spare $100 million or so in startup capital they'd like to invest?

PS: As for the guy's 0-60 in 3 seconds claim, I'd have to see what he's using for tires. Doesn't matter how much power you have under the hood: if it's more than what's needed to break the tires loose, it's irrelevant to 0-60 times.

[sweatbrah]

Originally Posted by Red

My Jeep can get 89 MPG. I saw it on my Scangauge myself! For the low low price of 6 payments of $199.95 I'll let you on the one secret that the oil companies don't want you to know!

haha i wish man ...

[LostCause]

Originally Posted by Red

My Jeep can get 89 MPG. I saw it on my Scangauge myself!

My car gets 9999.99MPG...under DFCO.

His car may get 110mpg under very special circumstances (15mph, P&G, etc.). I think misleading is the equivalent of lying. This guy is lying through his teeth.

I'm more disappointed that this was picked up by the news...and even considered worth talking about here.

- LostCause

[Johnny Mullet]

The Napoleon mechanic says he's perfected an engine developed by his grandfather 60-years ago

My grandfather had the idea back in the 40's that he can make a difference then

Imagine that. Could it be true? If so, this guy will probably end up mysteriously missing one day.

[klrv6]

Originally Posted by SVOboy

I have more confidence that he's using the x-prize name to draw attention and legitimacy to himself than I do in the likelihood of this car ever competing in anything of the sort

That is very possible. We knew a person could get into space before the first X-Prize was established. We also know things can be done to improve a cars efficiency before the current prize. If anything, it will just be a face for others to become more aware of the X-Prize competition.

I'm not sold on the fact that he could be running E85, yet. He won't let anyone even look at the engine, why would he give away the fuel he is using. Oh the suspense...

One thing is obvious...they drive nothing but Fords.

[john_bud]

You know, I believe he can get that 110 mpg with that 'stang.

I'm betting that under the hood he has a flip down grill and an electromagnet on a 50 foot long cord. On the freeway, he bumps up behind a semi truck, flips out the magnet, unreels the 50' of cord. Then puts the trans in Neutral keeps the engine running to power the magnet and probably only uses 1 gal per hour to idle it. Totally reasonable .... after a fashion.

The 0-60 in 3 seconds is also probably correct. He just uses a stopwatch with a 3:1 gear reduction so when the stopwatch clicks off 3 seconds, 9 seconds have passed in the real world.

Top speed of 185 mph? Sure, he probably has a 2x gear increaser on the speedometer cable so 92.5 reads off as 185!




Anybody want to buy a bridge ? I got one cheap in New York...

[rjacob]

My crap dectector was going off while watching the video on CNN.

[i_am_socket]

What he doesn't tell you is that it runs on a special proprietary blend of hot air and bull $#!t. :-)

[rjacob]

Originally Posted by i_am_socket

What he doesn't tell you is that it runs on a special proprietary blend of hot air and bull $#!t. :-)

ROTFLOL!!!!!