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It's the fastest old car in the world.
Actually, it's the fastest… period
A custom 2006 Ford GT supercar has claimed a new speed record for street-legal cars at 310.8 mph.
The mid-engine coupe was modified by performance car builder Johnny Bohmer as a project sponsored by TV's Gas Monkey Garage.
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Bohmer's Ford GT has over 2,700 hp. (Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds)
The car, nicknamed the BADD GT, had previously set a standing-mile acceleration record at 282.232 mph in 2012, but has been continually updated.
Its twin-turbocharged V8 produces over 2,700 horsepower, compared to the stock GT's 550 hp engine which allowed it to reach an electronically limited top speed of 205 mph.
Bohmer uses the car as a daily driver, despite its extraordinary capabilities, and was behind the wheel for the record.
Bohmer's Ford GT hit 310.8 mph on the Space Shuttle landing strip. (Jonny Bohmer Proving Grounds)
The Bugatti Chiron previously set the highest street legal car speed at 304.77 mph, but that car used an unmodified production spec engine.
"We’ve been blown away by the capabilities of this car," said Gas Monkey Garage owner Richard Rawlings. "Johnny and I are committed to showing the world the kind of speed that this car can achieve and feel we can create records that will last for years."
Gas Monkey Garage owner Richard Rawlings (left) sponsors Johnny Bohmer (center) and the BADD GT project. (Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds)
The retired, nearly three-mile-long landing strip the feat was achieved on is located at the Kennedy Space Center and primarily used today for car testing overseen by the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds company and other special events.
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While no record keeping authority like Guinness was involved in the effort, Bohmer posted video evidence of the speed and collected data from four different devices he's happy to provide to anyone who might challenge its authenticity.
The BADD GT is street legal and used as a daily driver. (Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds)
But he might be challenging the record himself again soon.
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"We believe the BADD GT can do much more than break the record," Bohmer said. "In its current configuration, we have another 500-700 horsepower that we can work with to really boost the top speed."
Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor.
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In the process, he reached 310.8 mph according to the digital speed readout on the car's dash. That's well beyond the current official Guinness World Record for a street-legal car in a standing mile, which coincidentally is also held by Bohmer at 283.23 mph. Mind you, that's the official Guinness record.
What is the fastest Ford GT ever recorded? ›
ford gt 310 mph | TikTok. This Ford GT holds the Guinness World. Record for the fastest street legal standing mile. at 310.8 miles per hour.
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Makes roughly 2700 hp, and currently holds the Guiness world record for fastest street-legal standing mile car at 283.2 mph. That record was set back in 2012, however, and since then the car's gone 292 mph and now, 310.8 mph.
What street legal car holds the land speed record? ›
9, 2022, the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world.
Why is the Ford GT not street-legal? ›
The GT Mk II uses smaller 19-inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport GT slick racing tires, although it shares the GT's carbon ceramic brakes. As a result of these changes, the GT Mk II is not street legal. Only 45 will be built, and at a unit price of US$1.2 million it is the most expensive new Ford ever sold.
What is the fastest car ever made non street-legal? ›
What Is The Fastest Car In The World? The Thrust SSC is the fastest car in the world with a Guinness World Record-breaking top speed of 763 mph (1,227.9 kmh). It is also the first car to ever break the sound barrier. But unlike the other cars on this list, the Thrust SSC is definitely not street-legal.
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- 2023 Koenigsegg Regera - 402km/h. ...
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- 2005 Bugatti Veyron - 407km/h. ...
- 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero TT - 412km/h. ...
- 2022 Rimac Nevera - 415km/h. ...
- 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - 431km/h. ...
- 2014 Hennessey Venom GT - 435km/h.
Ford claims that the GT has a maximum speed of 216 MPH. This would make the Ford GT one of the fastest street-legal sports cars out there.
What is the fastest street legal car made in America? ›
The Hennessey Venom GT. The 7L LSX turbocharged V8 engine in the Hennessey Venom GT propels it to a staggering 270.49mph (435.31km/h) with a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) time of 2.4 seconds, a 0-186mph (0-300km/h) time of 13.63 seconds, and a 0-200mph (322km/h) time of 14.51 seconds.
What is the fastest street legal car in the world right now? ›
The fastest car in the world is: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (330 MPH) That title goes to the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, which recorded a staggering 330 mph top speed earlier in 2023.
“We're using a Hoosier R1 road race tire because it can live at those speeds, but it's not the stickiest thing out there.” As the car went through the traps, a new personal best lit up the board: 300.4 mph. “We're very particular when it comes to safety,” Kevin tells us.
What is the world record for the Ford GT at 293 mph? ›
Reaching 293.6 mph, a 2006 Ford GT set a new standing mile world record, as you can see in the video below. To help it hit such a high speed over the course of just one mile, the Ford GT received a little help from M2K Motorsports.
