We don't know if our European readers know this, but most cars sold in America can't really reach 155 miles per hour, even though they have enough power to do so. Even the Audi S5, which is a performance car with a supercharged V6 engine is limited unless you order a special tire pack.
The cool new 2015 Ford Mustang is also limited to 121 miles per hour (195 km/h) in base V6 form, which is actually more than what you got with the 2014 model (112 mph or 180 km/h).
And yet we have a video where a supercar has a 150 mph crash (241 km/h) just moment after setting off. How is that even possible?
Simple, we're dealing with a Lamborghini Gallardo that has had its 5.2-liter V10 engine twin-turbocharged. On the maximum boost and running on racing fuel, as is the case during the crash, it puts down 1,750 horsepower, three times the standard output.
Because of the standard all-wheel drive, the Gallardo usually hooks up well to the asphalt. But on this day, the tires were worn out. Another contributing factor is that while pulling left, the Lambo hit a section of the Texas airfield that's been marked with paint, losing traction on the left side.
Thanks to the large run-off area on the side of the runway, the Gallardo has room to spin. Damage is minimal, so moments later, it can be seen racing another twin-turbo Gallardo with a 6-speed manual that puts down roughly 2,000 horsepower.
So let that be a lesson to you kids. Race with worn tires and you're going to have a bad time. And remember, you're going to need fresh underwear after a crash like this!
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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