CyclopsRock t1_iuh776k wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:06 AM

Reply to comment by legolili in ELI5: How exactly do we get some much power from engine now, than we did 40, 50, 60 years ago? by Micromashington

I don't suppose many cars could drive at their full BHP until their tank was empty, though, so it's sort of comparing apples to oranges.

rosen380 t1_iuhebwo wrote on October 31, 2022 at 10:48 AM

I dont know about many cars, but in 1990 they ran a mostly stock Corvette ZR1 for 24 hours averaging >170MPH, setting some auto endurance records. And the car was so worn out at that point, that they continued on for almost 5 more hours

Micromashington OP t1_iuidpg1 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:46 PM

I think I’ve heard that Bugatti ran a veyron at top speed and it drank itself empty in about 8 minutes