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Power versus Efficiency for Land Speed Record Vehicles
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Abstract
A computer simulation program has been developed to evaluate vehicle performance for record attempts at the Bonnevile Salt Flats in Utah, USA. A nine mile long straight line course is expected to be available in good weather conditions. Performance data from the unlimited automobile speed record holder is reviewed for comparison with projected speed vs. distance plots of a proposed new vehicle.
The record being challenged, 246 mph, is for a limited displacement vehicle of 2.0 liters or less. The analysis provides comparative results for several techniques for enhanced performance.
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Kruse, D. and Wallace, G., "Power versus Efficiency for Land Speed Record Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 942491, 1994, https://doi.org/10.4271/942491.Also In
References
- Korff Walter “The Aerodynamic Design of the Goldenrod - To Increase Stability, Traction, and Speed” SAE 660390
- Southern California Timing Association - Bonneville Nationals, Inc. Record Book
- Shapiro Harvey Cars magazine March 1969
- Wallace George M. Chrysler internal engineering memo May 12 1965
- Kruse Douglas C. Internal Combustion Engine with Limited Temperature Cycle