Veyron Super sport has 1200hp did 269/267mph for a new record average of 267.8mph.
Other supercars with power in that range say there cars can go 273mph (koenigsegg agera R/SSC tuatara)
The aerodynamics is the biggest factor with that speed. Setup for bonneville, dropped as low as possible, body seems taped 270-280 would be possible.
200 mph
200 mph
a fast horse
23.436294 mph depending on the type of horse and train!
What mph compare to a 3.3 horse power outboard motor
Depending on the horse power of the engine.
900
Horse power and gear ratio.
as fast as mommy will go
Not all sports cars are fast. What makes a car fast is a compilation of great engine power, aerodynamic, brakes (improves handling), down-force and a couple of more factors.
No, Kings wouldn't have done it, they would have bought fast horses, and got people to race for them.
Horse