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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Topic started by: flowers on July 03, 2013, 10:55:41 pm

Title: Water way to drive! The world's fastest amphibious vehicle can go from car to boat in just 15 SECONDS
Post by: flowers on July 03, 2013, 10:55:41 pm

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The Panther's chassis was designed to slip into a fibreglass hull - similar to those used on Formula 1 cars.

The hull is also filled with closed-cell styrofoam to help the car stay afloat.

The engine for the Panther is the latest-generation Acura 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 engine, custom-fitted with aluminium parts, a overhead camshaft cylinder head and 24 valves.

Both intake and exhaust valves are controlled by Acura's Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system.

This engine produces 305 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and on land the Panther can reach speeds of around 80mph.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2354502/Water-way-drive-The-worlds-fastest-amphibious-vehicle-car-boat-just-15-SECONDS.html#ixzz2Y1fjua4R
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Title: Re: Water way to drive! The world's fastest amphibious vehicle can go from car to boat in just 15 SECONDS
Post by: Rapunzel on July 03, 2013, 11:39:24 pm

~LOL~ I can tell from the pictures they filmed these here on Lake Havasu......

Title: Re: Water way to drive! The world's fastest amphibious vehicle can go from car to boat in just 15 SECONDS
Post by: flowers on July 03, 2013, 11:54:50 pm

Quote from: Rapunzel on July 03, 2013, 11:39:24 pm

~LOL~ I can tell from the pictures they filmed these here on Lake Havasu......

hehehe!