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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470i )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470j )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470a )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470b )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470g )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470h )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470f )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470e )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470c )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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The Worlds Fastest Mobility Scooter built by plumber Colin Furze, Stamford, Lincolnshire, Britain - 13 Oct 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1232470d )
Mobility Shooter
A plumber has built the fastest mobility scooter in the world - which whizzes along at an incredible 69mph.
Colin Furze, 31, spent nearly three months converting the machine which has a powerful 125cc motorbike engine hidden under the seat, five gears and twin exhausts.
The petrol-powered super scooter, which is British racing green, can almost reach the national speed limit and keep up with cars on the motorway.
It does 10 miles to the gallon and is nearly nine times faster than an average mobility scooter which glides along at just 8mph.
"It is quite scary when I'm driving it fast as the frame is pretty flimsy and designed for going along at slow speeds," said Colin, from Stamford, Lincs.
"You can't take your eyes off the road when driving it as any rash steering decisions could make it flip over and the slightest dip or bump in the road makes it drift off course."
Colin decided to transform the scooter after he was given the machine by a friend.
He was determined to build the fastest mobility scooter in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn't one already in place.
He was told his scooter would have to travel at least 61.4mph and still look like a commercial mobility scooter.
"You hear lots of people complain about scooters going really slowly around supermarkets and blocking the aisles so I thought it would be a laugh to make a really fast one," he said.
"I was told I could modify the engine but I wasn't allowed to change the appearance in any way so I couldn't give it bigger wheels or make it more stable.
"I initially tried experimenting with battery power but I only got to about 30mph and the batteries died really quickly so I knew then it would have to be petrol powered."
He removed a 125cc engine from his motorcross...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QTMDQYLAV
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587v )
Perry Watkins works on Fast Food
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was ove...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587h )
Creator Perry Watkins in Fast Food, his motorised table which he hopes will break the record for the world's fastest furniture
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed o...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sikorsky / Rex Features ( 1221075b )
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
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X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sikorsky / Rex Features ( 1221075a )
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
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X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sikorsky / Rex Features ( 1221075c )
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter
X2 - Unofficial world's fastest helicopter, Florida, America - Aug 2010
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The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1089921i )
Todd Weston's world fastest Rolls-Royce, a 1970 Silver Shadow. Interior shot of rear seat DVD players and leather-bound custom roll cage bars.
The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/5hxy
Classy, elegant, refined, the Rolls Royce is the mark of sophistication and panache.
But when the vehicle in question is the world's fastest Rolls blasting by at 185mph it is a job just to admire the car.
Car enthusiast Tod Weston wanted something that would "stand head and shoulders above the normal, everyday cars on the US highways".
So he decided to transform his 1970 Silver Shadow into a supercharged beast boasting a 1350bhp engine - which impressively pokes through the bonnet in hotrod style.
And to further ruffle the feathers of car purists the Florida real estate attorney has boosted the performance of the British classic by fitting a dual-bottle nitrous oxide system into the trunk - the combustion booster as used by fast and furious street racers.
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The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
Exclusive
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1089921l )
Todd Weston's world fastest Rolls-Royce, a 1970 Silver Shadow. Interior shot of rear seat DVD player and leather-bound custom roll cage bar.
The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/5hxy
Classy, elegant, refined, the Rolls Royce is the mark of sophistication and panache.
But when the vehicle in question is the world's fastest Rolls blasting by at 185mph it is a job just to admire the car.
Car enthusiast Tod Weston wanted something that would "stand head and shoulders above the normal, everyday cars on the US highways".
So he decided to transform his 1970 Silver Shadow into a supercharged beast boasting a 1350bhp engine - which impressively pokes through the bonnet in hotrod style.
And to further ruffle the feathers of car purists the Florida real estate attorney has boosted the performance of the British classic by fitting a dual-bottle nitrous oxide system into the trunk - the combustion booster as used by fast and furious street racers.
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The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
Exclusive
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1089921m )
Todd Weston's world fastest Rolls-Royce, a 1970 Silver Shadow. Interior shot of rear seat leather-bound custom roll cage bar.
The World's Fastest Rolls-Royce, Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida, America - Jan 2010
FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/5hxy
Classy, elegant, refined, the Rolls Royce is the mark of sophistication and panache.
But when the vehicle in question is the world's fastest Rolls blasting by at 185mph it is a job just to admire the car.
Car enthusiast Tod Weston wanted something that would "stand head and shoulders above the normal, everyday cars on the US highways".
So he decided to transform his 1970 Silver Shadow into a supercharged beast boasting a 1350bhp engine - which impressively pokes through the bonnet in hotrod style.
And to further ruffle the feathers of car purists the Florida real estate attorney has boosted the performance of the British classic by fitting a dual-bottle nitrous oxide system into the trunk - the combustion booster as used by fast and furious street racers.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 1047736a )
Igloos outside the Arctic Hotel in Ilulissat on Greenland. Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the Jacobshavn Glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq which is the largest glacier outside Antarctica. The glacier drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces enough water from calving icebergs in one day to provide New York with water for 1 year. Climate change has meant the glacier has speeded up and is now one of the fastest glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day and is also receeding rapidly
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 1047704a )
Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section of caost is the fastest eroding point in the uK and speeding up to to global warming induced sea level rise and increased stormy weather
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Igloos outside the Arctic Hotel in Ilulissat on Greenland. Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the Jacobshavn Glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq which is the largest glacier outside Antarctica. The glacier drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces enough water from calving icebergs in one day to provide New York with water for 1 year. Climate change has meant the glacier has speeded up and is now one of the fastest glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day and is also receeding rapidly
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Happisburgh on the Norfolk Coast. This section of caost is the fastest eroding point in the Britain and speeding up to to global warming induced sea level rise and increased stormy weather
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Icebergs from the Jacobshavn glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and is the largest glacier outside of Antarctica. It calves enough ice in one day to supply New York with water for one year. It is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day (19 metres per day before 2002) and has also receeded rapidly (40 km since 1850) due to human induced climate change as temperatures have risen in Greenland by 9 degrees fahrenheit in the last 60 years. An underwater moraine at the mouth of the fjord grounds the largest icebergs causing a backlog of ice completely blocking the entire length of the fjord with ice.
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Colourful houses in Illulisat on Greenland. Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the Jacobshavn Glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq which is the largest glacier outside Antarctica. The glacier drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces enough water from calving icebergs in one day to provide New York with water for 1 year. Climate change has meant the glacier has speeded up and is now one of the fastest glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day and is also receeding rapidly
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Colourful houses and hospital in Illulisat in the midnight sun on Greenland. Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the Jacobshavn Glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq which is the largest glacier outside Antarctica. The glacier drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces enough water from calving icebergs in one day to provide New York with water for 1 year. Climate change has meant the glacier has speeded up and is now one of the fastest glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day and is also receeding rapidly
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The Jacobshavn glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and is the largest glacier outside of Antarctica. It calves enough ice in one day to supply New York with water for one year. It is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day (19 metres per day before 2002) and has also receeded rapidly (40 km since 1850) due to human induced climate change as temperatures have risen in Greenland by 9 degrees fahrenheit in the last 60 years. An underwater moraine at the mouth of the fjord grounds the largest icebergs causing a backlog of ice completely blocking the entire length of the fjord with ice.
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Igloos outside the Arctic Hotel in Ilulissat on Greenland. Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the Jacobshavn Glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq which is the largest glacier outside Antarctica. The glacier drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and produces enough water from calving icebergs in one day to provide New York with water for 1 year. Climate change has meant the glacier has speeded up and is now one of the fastest glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day and is also receeding rapidly
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Icebergs from the Jacobshavn glacier or Sermeq Kujalleq drains 7% of the Greenland ice sheet and is the largest glacier outside of Antarctica. It calves enough ice in one day to supply New York with water for one year. It is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world at up to 40 metres per day (19 metres per day before 2002) and has also receeded rapidly (40 km since 1850) due to human induced climate change as temperatures have risen in Greenland by 9 degrees fahrenheit in the last 60 years. An underwater moraine at the mouth of the fjord grounds the largest icebergs causing a backlog of ice completely blocking the entire length of the fjord with ice.
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The world's fastest military planes - the Spitfire I, an all-metal low-wing monoplane and the Vickers Wellesley, a long-range bomber and general purpose aircraft - were demonstrated at the Eastleigh Aerodrome in Southampton. Built for the Royal Air Force by the Supermarine Aviation Works (Vickers) Limited, both machines are equipped with retractable undercarriages. Spitfire I, a day and night fighter, is equipped with wing flaps. Both machines are to be on view for the first time at the R.A.F. Pageant at Hendon on 27th June. Photo shows the Spitfire I in flight during the demonstration on 18th June 1936. - ©2005 TopFoto
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FEATURE - "Schlangen"-Bub versucht sich im Weltrekord
September 25, 2017 - Gaza, gaza strip, Palestine - Yousef Al-Bahtini, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy invited to attempt the record attempt for ''fastest time to travel 20 metres in a contortion roll'' by Guinness World Records, shows off his acrobatic skills as he contorts his body at the seaport in Gaza City on September 25, 2017. Al-Bahtini currently awaits permission to travel to Jordan where he is to perform the attempt (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - "Schlangen"-Bub versucht sich im Weltrekord
September 25, 2017 - Gaza, gaza strip, Palestine - Yousef Al-Bahtini, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy invited to attempt the record attempt for ''fastest time to travel 20 metres in a contortion roll'' by Guinness World Records, shows off his acrobatic skills as he contorts his body at the seaport in Gaza City on September 25, 2017. Al-Bahtini currently awaits permission to travel to Jordan where he is to perform the attempt (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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A view of the World‚Äs fastest Electric bike by Delfast, on display during the 2022 International CES, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Monday, January 3, 2022. The bike has a top speed of 50mph and a range of 200 miles.
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FEATURE - Pläne zum Bau des schnellsten dreirädrigen Autos der Welt
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Plans have been unveiled to build the world’s fastest three wheeler car.The gull-wing door all electric vehicle, named Spiritus will be capable in top-of-the-range guise, of racing from 0-60 mph in just 1.8 second with a range of 480 km.It is the brainchild of Canadian company Daymark which currently builds high-end e-bikes and all-terrain mobility scooters amongst other things.The Toronto-based firm has turned to crowdfunding to get the vehicle, which is styled like a supercar, onto the rod.The Spiritus is described as a complete two-seat coupe and comes packed with a host of features. There are solar panels for trickle charging, a regeneration system, and Daymak’s own patent pending wireless charger. The Spiritus comes in a standard , more leisurely, Deluxe version starting at $19,995 USD / €16.900 euros with a range of 300km.The super-quick model will be the Ultimate starting at $149,000 USD / just under €126.000 euros.
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FEATURE - "Schlangen"-Bub versucht sich im Weltrekord
September 25, 2017 - Gaza, gaza strip, Palestine - Yousef Al-Bahtini, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy invited to attempt the record attempt for ''fastest time to travel 20 metres in a contortion roll'' by Guinness World Records, shows off his acrobatic skills as he contorts his body at the seaport in Gaza City on September 25, 2017. Al-Bahtini currently awaits permission to travel to Jordan where he is to perform the attempt (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - "Schlangen"-Bub versucht sich im Weltrekord
September 25, 2017 - Gaza, gaza strip, Palestine - Yousef Al-Bahtini, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy invited to attempt the record attempt for ''fastest time to travel 20 metres in a contortion roll'' by Guinness World Records, shows off his acrobatic skills as he contorts his body at the seaport in Gaza City on September 25, 2017. Al-Bahtini currently awaits permission to travel to Jordan where he is to perform the attempt (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - "Schlangen"-Bub versucht sich im Weltrekord
September 25, 2017 - Gaza, gaza strip, Palestine - Yousef Al-Bahtini, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy invited to attempt the record attempt for ''fastest time to travel 20 metres in a contortion roll'' by Guinness World Records, shows off his acrobatic skills as he contorts his body at the seaport in Gaza City on September 25, 2017. Al-Bahtini currently awaits permission to travel to Jordan where he is to perform the attempt (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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STUDIO - Kilian Jornet Burgada
Kilian Jornet Burgada is a professional ski mountaineer and long-distance runner. He is a six-time champion of the long-distance running Skyrunner World Series and has won some of the most prestigious ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Grand Raid, the Western States Endurance Run and the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Jornet holds the fastest known time for the ascent and descent of Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest.
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Kilian Jornet Burgada is a professional ski mountaineer and long-distance runner. He is a six-time champion of the long-distance running Skyrunner World Series and has won some of the most prestigious ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Grand Raid, the Western States Endurance Run and the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Jornet holds the fastest known time for the ascent and descent of Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest.
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STUDIO - Kilian Jornet Burgada
Kilian Jornet Burgada is a professional ski mountaineer and long-distance runner. He is a six-time champion of the long-distance running Skyrunner World Series and has won some of the most prestigious ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Grand Raid, the Western States Endurance Run and the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Jornet holds the fastest known time for the ascent and descent of Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest.
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Kilian Jornet Burgada is a professional ski mountaineer and long-distance runner. He is a six-time champion of the long-distance running Skyrunner World Series and has won some of the most prestigious ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Grand Raid, the Western States Endurance Run and the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Jornet holds the fastest known time for the ascent and descent of Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest.
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
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Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
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Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587m )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1222688a )
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587g )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587a )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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