The 10 fastest trains in the world

Not one to rest on its past achievements, China is working to develop faster high-speed trains. The country aims to enhance its rail safety and efficiency, according to a document released by the Ministry of Science and Technology earlier this year.


The CRH380A high-speed train is one of the four Chinese train series which have been designed for the new standard operating speed of 380 km/h (236 mph) on newly constructed Chinese high-speed main lines.

HSL 1, Belgium runs at a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). It is a Belgian High speed rail line from Brussels to LGV Nord.

Started in 1993, ETR 500 or Elettro Treno Rapido 500 is Italian high-speed train runs at a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

Eurostar, UK that runs at 300 km/h (186 mph) connects London, Paris and Brussels.
Spain’s AVE Talgo-350 runs at 330 km/h (205 mph).

The THSR 700T is high-speed electric multiple unit trainset derived from the Japanese Shinkansen family for Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR), Taiwan's high-speed rail line. It runs at 335.50 km/h or 208 mph.

KTX II or KTX-Sancheon is high speed train built in South Korea by Hyundai Rotem in the second half of the 2000s and operated by Korail since March 2009. It can reach speeds of up to 352.4 km/hour (218 mph).

The French-owned TGV Réseau (TGV-R) were built by Alstom between 1992 and 1996 and are based on the earlier TGV Atlantique. The train can run up to 380 km/hour (236.12 mph) speed.

The Shinkansen, also known as the "Bullet Train", is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies. The test run of the train can reach the speed of 443 km/h (275 mph).

Transrapid or TR-09 is a German high-speed monorail train using magnetic levitation and can hit a speed of 450 km/hour (270.3 mph).

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Sets New Land Speed World Record

As the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport readies itself for production, it has just taken production sports cars into a whole different realm – setting a new land speed world record in the proving grounds of Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessien. In the hands of Bugatti test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel, the Veyron Super Sport managed to attain two runs of 265.9mph and 269.8mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81mph – a new production car land speed world record.

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport comes equipped with 1200 horsepower (882kW) under the hood, with torque increasing to 1,106 pound-feet. It also comes with a revised aerodynamic kit that allows it to maintain a perfect balance in every situation.

It also employs four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers to boost the power of the 16-cylinder engine. The chassis of the Veyron Super Sport has also been extensively redesigned to maintain safety at extreme speed – thanks to stronger stabilizers, slightly raised main-spring travel, and new shock absorbers with a complex architecture that was originally developed for racing cars.

Bugatti will be starting production of the Veyron Super Sport later this year, and will debut at Pebble Beach in August. The first five cars in the Veyron Super Sport lineup will be dubbed “World Record Edition” and will sport the same orange and carbon fibre finish as the record-setting car. However, you might not quite be able to hit the 269.8 mile record mark, as all the production models will be electronically limited to 257.9 mph.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Sets New Land Speed Guinness World Record 2011 Video

Fastest Car in the World in 2009

Here's the Most Fastest Car in the World 2009

People love knowing which is the fastest car in the entire world. So, we decided to find out which indeed owns the title of the world's fastest car. While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power.So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world? Here is the 10 fastest cars available on the market measures by top speed.

1.SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph+, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron.

2.Bugatti Veyron: 253 mph+, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp, base price is $1,444,000. With the highest price tag, no wonder this is rank #2.

3. Koenigsegg CCX: 250 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $695,000. Made in Sweden, it is expected to take #1 spot in the future.

4.Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ášš, will make you want to show it off non-stop.

5.McLaren F1: 240 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings, maybe Batman need to order one and paints it black.

6.Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph+, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.

7.Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph+, 0-60 in 4.0 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price is $345,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.

8.Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph+, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $741,000. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.

9.Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 213 mph+, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the design is very round and smooth.

10. Porsche Carrera GT: 209 mph+, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000. The Porsche most expensive car made the list as #10.

Fastest Car in the World - 2008

Finding the world's fastest car isn't so easy as you might expect. Some models are well known for their 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration, some have engines with horsepower outputs compared to those of rockets, especially if they've been heavily modified in terms of fuel, engine size or type and the number of superchargers.

We will now look at the 10 street-legal factory made fastest cars in the world in terms of maximum speed, as declared by the manufacturers (we'll mostly have to take their word for it).

1. Barabus TKR - Few people know this, but this is now the fastest car ever made, having dethroned the Bugatti beast. The name is not to be confused with the German tuner Brabus, as she's built by the British company Barabus Sportscars Ltd and will be produced in Italy. She has 1005 horsepower, it can do 0 to 60 mph (0-100 km/h) in...unbelievably...1.67 seconds (manufacturer's results). And, surprisingly, this power doesn't come from a huge engine, but rather from a "small" 6.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged with dual intercoolers. This declared speed is impressive and some people think that such a figure is not even possible: 270 mph (435km/h), nearly 20 more than the Veyron.

2. Bugatti EB 16/4 Veyron - Many people think this monster is still the fastest, most powerful and most expensive street-legal production car in the world. Indeed, she has a proven top speed of 253.2 mph (407.9 km/h). Built by the German carmaker Volkswagen through its subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS, in France, it represents almost 70 years or racing history, with the Bugatti cars ruling the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours competition in the 1930s and 1940s. She has a monster of an engine, too, a 8.0 L quad-turbo W16 that puts out a massive 1001 hp of thrust.

3. Koenigsegg CCR - The second latest supercar form the Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg, she has a 4.7 L twin supercharged DOHC V8 engine, 806 hp, a 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 251 mph (403 km/h).

4. McLaren F1 - The brand name says it all. What it doesn't say is that it was conceived as an exercise in creating what its designers hoped would be considered the ultimate road car. She's strange looking, having the driver's seat mounted in the center and two passenger seats on each side, but to the back. She was the fastest production car ever built (having achieved a top speed of 240.14 mph, 386.5 km/h) until surpassed in 2005 by the Koenigsegg CCR and then the Bugatti Veyron a few months later.

5. Bristol Fighter T - An even more anonymous car was produced in small numbers in 2004 by British manufacturer Bristol Cars. She's a huge rocket, having a V10 engine producing 1012 hp and huge 1036 lb ft of torque, with 225 mph + top speed (+362 km/h). Fighter T gets from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds.

6. Pagani Zonda C12 F - A not so famous car, produced by Argentinan car manufacturer Pagani in Italy, again, but lacking a long history behind the brand name, but a truly magnificent piece of work, having a 600 hp engine and a 3.5 second sprint to 62 mph (97 km/h), with a top speed over 217 mph (350 km/h).

7. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - Lamborghini was the supreme supercar of the 90s with the now classical and forever great Diablo. The new Murcielago in this limited edition can only be the proud successor of a true legend. It has a 6.5 L version of the legendary Lamborghini V12 engine, 640 hp and a top speed of 211 mph (339 km/h), with a 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.5 s

8. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "722 Edition" - It's enough to say Mercedes to think of great cars and German technical perfection, but when adding the name McLaren, which requires no further presentation, you can be sure that the outcome can only be a superb car. She has a 650 hp, 5.5 liter V8 engine, a 209 mph top speed and gets from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

9. Ruf RT 12 Porsche - The German carmaker Ruf is doing a lot more than copying Porsche models and shoving steroids up their throats. Over the years, it has imposed itself as a serious, hard-working official tuner, much like AMG is for Mercedes and M-Power for BMW. This model also has a 200 mph (320 km/h) top speed, but a slightly improved acceleration, of 4.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph (0-100 km/h).

10. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S - Made of lightweight aluminium and carbon fiber, it has a V12 engine that puts out 520 hp, enough to get this British Lady to a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). It can get from 0 to 60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.8 seconds and it's a car built with understated elegance and excellent craftsmanship, a symbol of luxury and technology combined into an elegant design.

$600,000 SSC Ultimate Aero, the World's Fastest Car

On Sept. 13, 2007, the Shelby SuperCars' Ultimate Aero became the fastest production car in the world. The event took place on a temporarily closed, two-lane stretch of public highway in Washington State. In accordance with Guinness World Records' strict policies, the car had to drive down the highway, turn around, and make a second pass in the opposite direction within one hour.

The Ultimate Aero posted 257.41 mph on the first pass and 254.88 mph on the second for an average of 256.18 mph. Official data were collected via a GPS tracking system from Austrian data acquisition company Dewetron. Guinness World Records later verified data for an official top-speed announcement on Oct. 9, 2007. At that speed the Ultimate Aero broke the official record held by the Koenigsegg CCR (242 mph) and the unofficial record (253 mph) held by Volkswagen's (VLKAY) $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron (BusinessWeek, 9/17/07).

And the car could go even faster. NASA's wind tunnel testing facility in Langley, Va., found the Ultimate Aero to be aerodynamically stable at speeds up to 273 mph. It just ran out of road. "If there was additional straight pavement on which to accelerate, the top speed would have been considerably higher, so if anyone challenges our record there is tons left on the table," says Chuck Bigelow, the brave soul who piloted the Ultimate Aero on its record-breaking run.

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Oldest Person or Human Being in the World

Here's the Oldest Person or Human Being in the World

Yone Minagawa of Japan officially became, at 114, the oldest living person yesterday, with the death of her, um, predecessor.

Being recognized as the world’s oldest living person is something of an honor — at least as measured by the competititive spirit that often seems to underlie the quest for the most super of planet’s supercentenarians.

Just a couple years ago, 116-year-old Maria Esther Capovilla came suddenly out of Ecuador to swipe the title from Elizabeth Bolden of Memphis, Tenn., who until December of 2005 was thought to be the world’s oldest living person. Ms. Capovilla’s family apparently dropped papers on title-keepers at Guinness World Records, who then plucked the crown from Ms. Bolden.

Now, whether the title comes with a curse is an open question — we’re talking about folks who, judged against the averages, appear to be already living on borrowed time, after all.


But it’s true that Ms. Capovilla lasted only a little over six months, and the quick succession of title-holders after her makes one wonder if it wouldn’t be worth keeping one’s longevity a secret.

Ms. Bolden took the crown again with Ms. Capovilla’s passing, but held on to it for just three months before surrendering to the fates. That elevated Emiliano Mercado del Toro of Puerto Rico — for about a month and a half. He died last Wednesday.

Emma Tillman of East Hartford, Connecticut, then took up the baton. And today’s news: Ms. Tillman died on Sunday, at 114, after just four days as the oldest.

According to Guinness, that leaves 114-year-old Yone Minagawa of Fukuoka, Japan, as the new longevity leader.

The hope is that Ms. Minagawa will reverse the recent trend of ever-shorter tenures. So far, things look pretty good.

The oldest person who is currently living is Maria de Jesus dos Santos, Born on September 10, 1893. She is the only person who has survived since 1893.

As of December 29, 2008, the oldest living person in the world list contains five living supercentenarians, the oldest of whom is Portuguese woman Maria de Jesus (age 115 years & 110 days). The title of the oldest verified person in history belongs to Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment (1875–1997, 122 years and 164 days old). Of the people on this list 10 are male and 90 are female.

Oldest Living Person in the World Unofficial

She offers Islamic blessings for the week-old baby - a traditional Arabic custom.

It is a ritual that Mrs Amash has performed many times in her life.

According to Mrs Amash, she was born 120 years ago - a claim, if confirmed, that would make her the oldest person in the world.

The Guinness Book of Records currently lists 114-year-old Edna Parker of Shelbyville, Indiana, as holding the title.

But Mrs Amash - who lives in the predominantly Arab town of Jisr az-Zarqa in northern Israel - views her rival as a relative youngster.

"Yes, I am the oldest person in the world," she says, her family crowding around her.

"I eat, I drink, and I take showers. I hope to keep going for another 10 years."

Mrs Amash has 10 children, 120 grandchildren, 250 great-grandchildren, and 30 great-great-grandchildren, according to relatives.

The discovery that she may be the oldest person in the world came by chance when she applied for a new Israeli identity card.

"She rises every morning around five for prayers," says one of her grandsons, Majid Amash, 46, an engineer.

"She then goes for a walk and then spends most of her day with the family. She recognises all of us."

But, he adds, her grandmother's long-term memory is fuzzy.

For her part, Mrs Amash has one piece of cautionary advice for younger generations.

"They drink too much Arak (an Arabic alcoholic drink)," she says.

In order for Mrs Amash to be officially declared the oldest person in the World she must submit documentation to the Guinness Book of Records.

A spokesman in London for the publication says the family has yet to do that.

Oldest Living Man in the World Unofficially

At age 135, the world's oldest person might well be a citizen of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The identity card of Nasir Al Hazry, a resident of Al Ain in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, shows his age as 135, the Khaleej Times newspaper reported.

Al Hazry's family came to know about it only recently when the Al Ain office of the UAE's department of naturalisation and residency officially mentioned his age in the identity card. His exact date of birth has, however, not been revealed, the Khaleej Times said.

"I managed to keep good health because I always believe in eating freshly cooked food," the newspaper quoted Al Hazry as saying from Kuwait, where he is currently on a holiday.

"I look much younger than my age, as I am still practising the Bedouin lifestyle such as waking up early, drinking camel milk and eating dates daily," he added. Bedouin are Arab nomads, who live by rearing livestock in deserts.

Edna - Oldest Living Woman in the World dies

Edna Scott Parker (April 20, 1893 – November 26, 2008) was an American supercentenarian and, until her death, was recognized as the oldest person in the world following the death of Yone Minagawa of Japan on August 13, 2007.

She assumed the title at age 114 years, 115 days. Parker became Indiana's oldest living person on April 7, 2005 (age 111 years, 352 days) (following the death of then almost-112-year-old Minnie Kearby, who was just six days older at the time) and the state's all-time recordholder on January 19, 2007 (age 113 years, 274 days), surpassing Mary Parr. She became the oldest living American on February 14, 2007 (age 113 years, 300 days), following the death of then fellow 113-year-old Corinne Dixon Taylor of Washington, D.C.

At the time of her death, Parker was listed as one of the 15 longest lived people ever.

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10 Fastest Vehicles on Earth

This is the fastest vehicles on earth in their own categories:
1. USS Albacore (AGSS-569): Fastest Underwater Vehicle in the World

USS Albacore (AGSS 569)

At the speed of 25 knots on the surface and 33 knots when submerged, the USS Albacore (AGSS-569) is the fastest vehicle in the world under water. This ship is a unique research submarine that pioneered the American version of teardrop hull shape of modern submarines. Enacted in 1952 and launched in 1953.


2. Aquada: Fastest Amphibious Car in the World

Aquada in the water

Aquada in the ground

The Aquada is the fastest amphibious vehicle ever built, equipped with an HSA (High Speed Amphibian) technology from the British company Gibbs Technologies. On land, he was able maximum speed 160 km / h or 100 mph and 50 km / h or 30 mph (26 knots) on water. Vehicles equipped with a mid-mounted V6 petrol engine, which drove the rear wheels. This is a high-speed amphibious vehicles. This unique machine was developed in England and Detroit and is expected to go on sale in the United States this year with the price of $ 85,000.


3. Bob Windt’s Hovercraft: Fastest Hovercraft in the World

Bob Windt's Hovercraft

The World’s Hovercraft Speed Record on September 18, 1995 which was held in Portugal was won by Bob Windt of the U.S. at 137.4 km / h or 85.87 mph. Windt former flight engineer at McDonnell Douglas, is the founder of Universal Hovercraft and regarded as “the godfather” of personal hovercraft by the Learning Channel “Junkyard Wars”.


4. Bentley Continental GT: Fastest Car on Ice

Bentley Continental GT

Bentley Continental GT is currently the world’s fastest cars on the ice runway, breaking the previous record of 296 km / h (184 mph) achieved by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport. This amazing car is equipped with a 6.0L, twin-turbocharged W12 engine, producing 552 hp (412 kW) and with a top speed of 198 mph (319 km / h). In 2007, Bentley Continental GT Speed driven by four times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen speed record on the basis of frozen ice in the Baltic Sea near Oulu, Finland That’s an average of 321.6km / h (199.86 mph) in both directions in “kilometers fly “, reaching a maximum speed of 331 km / h (207 mph).


5. Hayabusa: Fastest Motorcycle in the World

Hayabusa

Hayabusa designed by Suzuki is the fastest motorcycle in the world. 1300CC engine produces 175 horsepower and has a speed limit up to 189 mph. Hayabusa means Peregrine Falcon and also known as the GSX1300R in some countries. first introduced by Suzuki motorcycle in 1999. Have a 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) inline-4 engine and are consistently tested as the production of the fastest motorcycles in the world. the 2008 model sold for U.S. $ 11,999.


6. Kenworth T400 Bandag Bullet: Fastest Truck in the World

Kenworth T 400 Bandag Bullet

Bandag Bullet broke the world record for a mile race. With Eight tons based Bandag Bullet Kenworth T400 drove maximal speed in 18.6 seconds with a terminal velocity of more than 300 km / hour. This truck could be that fast because it has two twin-turbo, nitrous oxide injected V8 diesel engines with a total capacity of 24 liters (1500 cubic inches), which produces 1100bhp and 5600 ft / lb of torque respectively.


7. SSC Ultimate Aero: Fastest Car in the World

SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero with the fastest recorded speed of 413 km / h or 257 mph it is currently the fastest car in the world car production. Armed with Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp and set the base price of $ 650,000. Verified in 2007 by Guinness World Records, SSC Ultimate Aero took the lead as the world’s fastest car beating Bugatti Veyron.


8. TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse): Fastest Conventional Train in the World

TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse)

French TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse) is the fastest conventional train in the world, using powered metal wheels riding on metal rails. In April 2007, the TGV broke the record of its own in 1990 with a new speed of 574.8 km / h 357.18 mph. Its name can mean “high speed train” in French, also holds the world’s highest average speed for regular passenger transport services.


9. JR-Maglev: Fastest Non-conventional Train in the World

JR Maglev

Japan has the JR-Maglev, fastest non-conventional trains in the world, with speeds reaching 581 km / h (361 mph) at the rate of magnetic-field appointment. This entry was achieved on December 2, 2003. This note was a world record speed for the test train in a state of passengers filled.


10. Thrust SSC: Fastest Land Vehicle in the World

Thrust SSC

The Thrust SSC (Supersonic car) made in England, was designed and built as a jet car. Exceptional speedster holds the World Land Speed Record, set on October 15, 1997. It reached speeds 1228 km / h or 763 mph and became the first vehicle in officially breaking ground Sound Barrier. This car was first driven by Andy Green in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA. This is supported by two afterburning Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines, as used in British F-4 Phantom II jet fighters. This sophisticated body has 16.5 m (54 ft) long, 3.7 m (12 ft) wide and weighs 10.5 tons (10.7 t). Powered by twin engines that drive developing 223 kN (50,000 lbf) and burned around 4 Imperial gallons per second (18.2 l / s or 4.8 U.S. gallons / s). Fuel consumption was about 5,500 l/100 km or 0.04 mpg U.S.


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