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Old 06-12-2007, 02:42 PM   #1
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This is so wrong. . . I want one.



650 hp blown 427 V8
0-50 mph = 3.5 sec
top speed = 80+ mph

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Old 06-12-2007, 02:44 PM   #2
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For the YouTube challenged, what is it? A boat?
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Old 06-12-2007, 02:57 PM   #3
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For the YouTube challenged, what is it? A boat?
It's a dual-track vehicle. Think fast, nimble TANK.
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Old 06-12-2007, 03:34 PM   #4
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More like a lawnmower with tracks. I certainly wouldn't want to be perched on one in Iraq (although it does look like fun, esp. at 80 mph).
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:20 PM   #5
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I'm lovin it
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:22 PM   #6
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Holy shit. That's impressive.
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:22 PM   #7
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More like a lawnmower with tracks. I certainly wouldn't want to be perched on one in Iraq (although it does look like fun, esp. at 80 mph).
Okay, I'd call it a large off-road go-kart with a massive engine and tracks.
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:23 PM   #8
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Holy shit. That's impressive.


Imagine commuting in it.
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Old 06-12-2007, 05:13 PM   #9
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The acceleration in that thing was extremely impressive.
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Old 06-12-2007, 06:08 PM   #10
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The acceleration in that thing was extremely impressive.
That's what happens when you have lowish weight + power +TRACTION...
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