fatra2 said:Hi there,
From what I can find on the web, 458.196mph would be the wheel-driven land record speed. This means the vehicle be wheel-driven; thus, jet engine and rocket propelled vehicles are ineligible. Of course, this is a record with a super-car, meaning not a serie production.
Otherwise, SSC Ultimate Aero TT has been recorded at more than 256mph, mounted with a 6.4l 8 cylinder twin-turbocharged engine producing 1'183hp.
By the way, you can find all these infos on wikipedia.
Cheers
The fastest speed ever recorded by an internal combustion engine was achieved by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ at 304.773 mph in 2019.
An internal combustion engine achieves high speeds by using a combination of high-powered fuel and air combustion, efficient engine design, and aerodynamic principles.
The top speed of an internal combustion engine can be affected by factors such as engine size, fuel type, engine efficiency, weight of the vehicle, and aerodynamic design.
Yes, there are limitations to how fast an internal combustion engine can go. These limitations include physical and mechanical limitations, such as the engine's ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures, as well as external factors like road conditions and air resistance.
It is possible for internal combustion engines to continue breaking speed records in the future with advancements in technology and engineering. However, there may come a point where the limitations of the engine make it difficult to achieve significantly higher speeds.