0-300mph in just 30 seconds

[DHC09]

BLINK and you’ll miss it! This is the world’s fastest-ever road vehicle, taking just 30 seconds to reach 300mph before hitting a maximum 340.

The Acabion GTBO, described by its creator as a “road streamliner,” is neither car nor motor-bike, but something in between.

The super-light two-seater dream machine uses jet fighter and Formula 1 technology, with a turbo-charged 1300cc engine pushing out a whacking 800 horsepower.

But ironically it has two stabilisers at the back, just like those fitted to toddlers’ bikes, to keep it steady at low speeds.

The GTBO is being developed in Britain and Switzerland by German Dr Peter Maskus, an ex-Porsche engineer. He said he is “remixing the whole automotive recipe”.

He added: “The Acabion does not even want to be a car, nor a bike. It is a new class – a road streamliner.”

Dr Maskus aims to have it on the road in the UK and USA within three years. But start saving now – it will set you back a whopping £1.5million.

Fastest current road car is America’s SSC Ultimate Aero TT, which does a mere 257mph.

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Edited February 29, 2008 by DHC09

[Seano]

So 1.5 million pound for a car, sorry streamliner that someone my height could barely fit in...This is definately a very rich man's toy.

Edited February 29, 2008 by Seano

[Leroy]

can you even buy road legal rubber for training wheels?

[SuperDave]

So it's a stretched motorbike with proper seats?

With around 600hp/L how often does it need to be rebuilt?