Mike ryan's record run up pikes peak

[pagani]

Mike ryan's record hill climb run@ pikes peak international hill climb event.
http://fastrucks.com/pikesvideo.htm
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[TopGearNL]

Nice one Pagani, Pikes Peak vids always amaze me 8)

[dropot2]

It must be a great video...but I don't know why I can't see it
BTW, is the plane in your avatar a Hurricane?

[TomirK]

1250HP :shock: :shock: I wonder how much torque?

[blinkmeat]

I hate elephants

[pagani]

Originally Posted by TomirK 1250HP :shock: :shock: I wonder how much torque?

It has more than 1250 hp. 2700 + if-ft.
Full specs.

Year: 1998; Design & rebuild in 2005
Make: Freightliner
Model: Century Class S/T

Dimensions
Length: 17’ 5”
Width: 96.5”
Height: 8” 4”
Weight: 7824 lbs
Wheelbase: 155”

Body
Composition: Aluminum cab and side fairings, composite hood and front spoiler.
Exterior Modifications: Ground up rebuild in 2006 to include; drivetrain,
Suspension, composite hood and body work and aerodynamic improvements.
This lead to a 35 second improvement at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

Powertrain
Engine: Race-version of the Mercerdes-Benz 501 V6 twin turbo,
501 V6 Output 1250+ HP with Vortex Valve installation
Built by: Mercedes-Benz European Truck Race Team
Horsepower: 1250 hp in Pikes Peak Hill Climb set up.
Top Speed: Geared to 113 mph
Transmission: ZF Ecomat, 5 speed automatic HP 600
Built by: ZF Motor & Sport
Fuel Capacity: 15 US Gallons
Fuel Consumption: About 2 mpg under race conditions
Oil Type: Shell Rotella-T 15/40
Drive Line: Arvin Meritor

Front Suspension: 4 link straight axle with Arvin Meritor hydraulic disk brakes
and Gabriel coil-over shocks.

Rear Suspension: 3 link suspension with Arvin Meritor hydraulic disk brakes and Gabriel coil-over shocks.
Arvin Meritor RS-17-145 differential with Detroit Locker and
Con Met hubs.

Wheels: Accuride alloy, 8.25 x 22.5, 155 inch wheel base

Tires: Michelin X-1 445/50 drive and XZA1 275/70/22.5 steer

Originally Posted by dropot2 It must be a great video...but I don't know why I can't see it BTW, is the plane in your avatar a Hurricane?

No it's not hurricane but a p51 mustang.
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[dropot2]

Originally Posted by pagani Originally Posted by dropot2 It must be a great video...but I don't know why I can't see it BTW, is the plane in your avatar a Hurricane? No it's not hurricane but a p51 mustang. 8) 8)

The P51 was my second choice...BTW, which model is it? a P51B or a P51D? I can't see it in your avatar

[pagani]

It's p51 d model.
Here is some more info on the plane.
http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51...44-73415.shtml
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