JCB HEADS FOR WORLD SPEED RECORD

Diesel-powered device hits 2,212lb-ft of torque

JCB DieselmaxBest known for its eponymous diggers, JCB is to make an attempt on the world speed record -- for a diesel.

In August, a nine-metre long, pencil-shaped vehicle powered by two 5-litre heavily modified and twin-turbocharged JCB444 diesel engines generating 750bhp each, will make its bid on the US

And here She is ......

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/66948/jcb_digs_in_for_speed_bid.html

hmm cant see that being very effective at digging

if it takes off a bit , it might dig in on landing lol

When it can dig a 10 foot deep trench, pick up half a ton of sand and has a set of back wheels about 6 foot in diameter - AND it does 300mph - come back to me.

if it takes off a bit , it might dig in on landing lol

that reminds me, Jasons good with flying Diesels as well ;)

JCB is aiming for 300mph, which is way above the current record holder

Will this fit in a Fabia though....