Why its impossible to drive 1000mph

Cars get faster every day, and ever since we started driving them, we've always tried to go faster. But is there a limit to how fast a car can go? We did some math, made some calculations, and talked to some scientists to find out where the barriers are in making a car go faster. So what is the limiting factor? Is it the engine? The tires? You'll have to watch to the end to find out!

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[Donut]

Just to clarify, we shot this episode before the "Tuatara Drama" came to light. That being said, it still inspired us to make this episode. Hope you enjoy it! - Jerry

[thytor]

"Our only option is to increase power"

James softly: *mo powah babe...*

[MansaVibez]

The team removing 16, 000 TONS of stones, in the middle of the desert, by Hand was the most impressive feat in this video.

[automaticsky]

Always wondered why my 4 runner tops out a little over 975 mph. Thanks Mr. Donut!

[gregrowe]

Better question is, how do you make a car go that fast without killing the driver if the slightest glitch happens. Jessie Combs died trying to break this record. A slight gust of wind, a tiny pebble the size of a pencil eraser, even turning the steering wheel a fraction a degree is all it takes for a disaster to occur.

[MrWTF-csjr]

I can see them making a energy drink called "liquid horsepower"

[thorthegodofthunder]

“why it’s impossible to to drive at 1000mp”
Someone watching this sometime in the future: **laughs in accomplishment**

[simonlangmead]

First many thought you couldn’t fly faster than the speed of sound, it was done and than was doubled. A land vehicle couldn’t do it, then they did it. It takes huge knowledgeable effort and money to do this. A totally committed crew and huge amount of patience. That on top of not getting discouraged with the multiple failures experienced prior to cracking 1000 mph in a land vehicle.

[ContasYT]

As someone from outside the US thank you for the KM/H conversion

[roryanri]

Me: goes 120 down hill in my shitbox el camino "I'm so fast"

Other people: going over 700, "I need more speed"

[mickable]

Worked on a set of brake rotors back in 92/3 . Noticed thrust ssc on the drawings. In 98 discovered the company I worked for was a technical partner and that was when I discovered what the rotors were made for.

[thesilversphincter]

The land speed records was so fun to watch as a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s. The blue flame was my favorite

[RushIndustries]

Are we just going to ignore the fact that these speed record "cars" are really just jet aircraft that they kept from taking off?

[wds]

I remember reading about the Thrust SSC in a kid’s book almost 20 years ago. Brings back memories...

[triadwarfare]

I like that you're taking feedback and actually display kph values. You'll just need consistency.

[Flapswgm]

Best Explanation of the physical limits a car has to limit its speed. I taught physics and you would have been a VERY welcomed guest in my class. Thanks so much.

[RadKey]

That's some honda civic speed right there

[mattjohnson]

Literally the first video I've ever seen of your channel just found it awesome video I love how you take the time to explain that I agree with you you make sense a lot of people seem to not do that these days thanks for your intuitive points and entertaining video

[theoriginalbigant]

Man, I went to school for Aviation Maintenance and this made my willy wobble. Dope Episode. thanks

[kelinche]

Someone 49 years later:
No, no I don't think so...