0 to 60 mph in 2.1 secs: Maxximus G-Force is the world’s fastest street-legal car

Posted: Feb 16, 2009
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How do you leave the Bugatti Veyron in the dust? Hire designer Marlon Kirby and financier David McMahan who recently unveiled their Maxximus G-Force – a car that they claim is the quickest car in the world with a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.1 seconds.

The two took an Ultima GTR 720, a British-made sports car already capable of a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.6 seconds, and dropped a 7.0L Chevrolet V8 with two Turbonetics turbochargers that allows for a total of 1,600-hp. Power is transferred to the wheels through a custom-made 3-speed transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. That allows for a 0 to 60 mph run in 2.1 seconds and a 0 to 100 mph run in 4.541 seconds. With the help of 6-piston AP Racing calipers and 14.2 inch rotors, the car comes to a complete stop in 8.861 seconds. It is said that that the 2,700 pound Maxximus G-Force can suck its tank dry in just 9 minutes.

Anyone interested in buying the Maxximus G-Force? McMahan says that he has had inquiries from buyers in the Middle East. The car is expected to cost about twice as much as the beloved Bugatti Veyron.

Of course this post would be pointless without a video, so make the leap to see the Maxximus G-Force in action.

 

Source: WIRED (via WCF)


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  • sr

    Why does everyone care so much about 0-60 times? Why measure a car by this stat? Are supercharged 1980's mustangs that go 0-60 or run the quarter mile in 10 seconds newsworthy cars? This is stupid.

  • Pat

    This is amazing….it's hard work and dedication to cars. 0 to 60 mph matters a lot in the racing world…. of course when you're looking to buy a comfy ride to get you to point a to point b 0 to 60 mph won't matter much

  • GTR

    This is actually wrong it's the second fastest street legal car.

    Type in on youtube, 'Worlds fastest street legal car'
    The worlds fastest street legal car does 0-60 in 1 SECOND!!!

  • Bobmarley

    Because people that buy, build and are interested in cars can use this to easily get an idea of the cars performance. ….especially when your talking about super cars and performance….your a jack ass!

  • WEE DUB

    THIS REMINDS ME OF MY RABBIT

  • Glen

    Twice as much as the Bugatti !!!!! Youv'e got to be kidding. Give me two Veyrons anyday

  • Ivan Gutierrez

    I agree with you, who would ever want to buy this car. You could build a garage filled with the world's hottest cars for less than the price of this rig. Not to mention that this car will someday be surpassed by probably a far better looking car with a smaller price tag. What a waste.

  • Allen

    The thing is, it accelerates the fastest, but with that three-speed, it in no way taps the same top speed. Plus, I doubt its going to handle as well: both in driving feel and in composure off-track. And at higher speeds, thanks to its one high-gear, it won't nearly be able to stay in the power around a track.

    Hence, all this really is is a Ford Mustang with a smoother body line. And it in no way will be able to compete with the Veyron's on-road comfort, and top speed.

    All in all, they might as well of taken a go-cart and added a V8, its just the same.

  • Eyecare

    True, 0-60 times are pointless, simplistic and almost moronic in the real world. Only Americans place much value it this statistic. It's ironic that some Brits made this car as they typically place much more emphasis on handling than HP.

  • Eyecare

    True, 0-60 times are pointless, simplistic and almost moronic in the real world. Only Americans place much value it this statistic. It's ironic that some Brits made this car as they typically place much more emphasis on handling than HP.

  • bree

    okay then