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Originally Posted by Elli
https://youtube.com/watch?v=EGUZJVY-sHo
http://www.ehow.com/about_5588991_fast-f1-car_.html
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0 to 100 and Cornering Speed
# The average 0 to 100 mph (124 kph) speed of an F1 is between 3.2 and 3.8 seconds. This metric will vary, depending on available engine power, mechanical grip and the aerodynamic efficiencies of a particular F1 car. High-speed corner velocities for these cars can range from 182.5 mph (290.00 kph) through Spa Francorchamps' right-handed Eau Rouge corner to 196.5 mph (316.24 kph) through Suzuka's R1 left-right corner sequence. ...
The top straight-line speed on a conventional racing circuit was measured at just under 200 mph (198.98 mph) at the GP of Japan round at Suzuka during the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship. "
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Thanks for the links. I really liked the video
When it was said above that F1 cars were the fastest I got to thinking how fast could they go due to the limitations of a road course. As it turns out they are actually the slowest of the three racing series, F1, Indy and NASCAR when it comes to actual race speeds. I would've guessed it to be the other way around but I learned something today
