How Fast Did This Wheel-Driven Vehicle Go?

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A wheel-driven vehicle equipped with a 5,000 horsepower helicopter turbine engine has officially broken the land speed record for its category, achieving an impressive speed of 503 miles per hour. This milestone showcases advancements in engineering and vehicle design, specifically in the utilization of turbine technology for land vehicles. The achievement is celebrated within the automotive community, highlighting the vehicle's performance and the accompanying video documentation of the record-breaking run.

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A wheel-driven vehicle powered by a 5,000 horsepower helicopter turbine engine breaks the land speed record for a vehicle of it's type at a staggering 503 miles per hour.
 
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