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Old 09-13-2014, 06:02 PM   #193 (permalink)
changzuki
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Centurion - '74 FIAT X1/9 Centurion Full Race DNA
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Preliminary update:
Centurion has scored a partial victory as of today!
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Over the last several weeks of testing, a new benchmark has been achieved.
Previous top speed: 65mph
Current max intermittent top speed: 88mph (the exact speed the flux capacitor will kick in at )
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Captured below is a small segment of that run at 77mph:
Kubota Powered Centurion tops 77mph! - YouTube
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Initially, overall fuel economy (at legal road speeds) took a very discouraging hit. Discouraging in this case means plummeting to a scant 115 mpg
That issue may be mostly resolved pending the outcome of the latest two fuel fills.
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With any major change there are trade-offs. The trade-off this time is the Tri-Magnum under the cover in the next stall, waiting, and waiting, and waiting...
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Luckily Centurion hasn't consumed alot of time. Have a good day!!
~CrazyJerry

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