This Aussie truck may give them a run for their money. . .
The Bandag Bullet
Officially the world’s fastest truck at 305.5 kph!
The Bandag Bullet is the world’s fastest truck after blasting down the runway at the Queensland International Air Show held at Bundaberg Airport and smashing the world record for a one kilometre run - all on the world famous standard issue Bandag cold process retreads and new Bridgestone tyres.
The Bandag Bullet set the record for a conventionally powered truck, achieving an average speed of 182.14 kph over one kilometre from a standing start. The Bullet took just 19.76 seconds to cover the distance, reaching a calculated terminal speed of 305.5 kilometres per hour.
This easily eclipses the existing record held by a Swedish manufacturer and set in September 2001 of 155.7 kph over the same distance.
Carried out under the auspices of officials from the Guinness Book of Records, driver Frank Gaffiero and the Bandag Bullet racing team expect written confirmation of their place in history shortly.
The 24 litre (1500 cubic inch) Bullet is powered by two V8 92 series engines linked together with two superchargers and four turbo chargers. When injected with nitrous oxide the power is boosted to an amazing 2,800 horsepower. The truck weighs in at eight tonnes and has some 5,600 ft/lb of torque on tap.
Bandag Bullet Mechanical Specifications
Basic Truck: Kenworth T400
Engine: Detroit Diesel with two V8 92’s fitted with two blowers, four turbo chargers and injected nitrous oxide. The original 75mm injectors have been increased to 210 pistons, con rods, crankshafts and camshaft have been balanced. Cylinders heads and air boxes have been ported and polished.
Capacity: 25 litres or 1500 cubic inches.
Output: 2200hp at 300rpm which can be boosted to 2800hp with the use of nitrous oxide.
Transmission: Allison Transmission CR 5940
Rear Axle: Eaton 2300 series with Detroit no spin locker
Suspension: Fitted with watts link assembly and latter bars.
Tyres: Bandag Cold Process Retreads standard compound tread on 295/80R22.5 Bridgestone radial casings for burn outs and 315/80R22.5 for drag racing.
Weight: Eight tonnes
Driver: Frank Gaffiero
Specialists: CPF Detroit
Construction: The Bullet has been re-designed and assembled by Charlie Gaffiero
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