The fastest commercial train in the world is now fully armed and operational, covering the line between New York and San Francisco. OK, I lied. Actually, that’s what I wanted to write. Sadly for us, it’s in China.
Developed with Siemens, Bombardier and Alstom, the new train swooshes across the red land at 245mph (394km/h). The service covers 663 miles (1,068 kilometers) at an average of 217mph (350km/h), which means it’s the fastest train in operation in the world according to China’s railways ministry. It’s part of the network of 42 high-speed lines that will be finished by 2012. If you have never tried these amazing trains in Europe or Japan, imagine going from New York to Chicago in just a bit over three hours, no absurd controls, no waits, no taxis needed.
Archive for May, 2010
The Fastest Train in the World
May 16th, 2010Koenigsegg Trevita-The most expensive car in the world
May 7th, 2010
The most expensive car in the world $2.21 Millions.Just three units to be produced. Koenigsegg Trevita is designed based on Koenigsegg CCXR and added with new shimmering diamond carbon fiber, named “Trevita” in Swedish means “three whites”.The CCXR is powered by a modified twin-supercharged V8 engine from its predecessor the CCX, converted to use E85 or E100 ethanol fuel as well as standard 98 octane petrol.some specifications are..
Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 8
Aspiration/Induction Twin Supercharged
Twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.4 bar boost pressure.
Displacement 4700.00 cc | 286.8 cu in. | 4.7 L.
Valves 32 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain DOHC
Horsepower 806.00 BHP (593.2 KW) @ 7000.00 RPM
Torque 920.00 NM (678.3 Ft-Lbs) @ 5500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 3.5 LB / HP
HP / Liter 171.5 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio 8.2:1
Engine Weight 178.00 kg
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection
Block Aluminum
Head Aluminum
Intake Manifold Carbon fibre
