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'Super bus' can carry 23 people at 155mph

By T.K. Randall
October 7, 2011 · Comment icon 11 comments

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The world's first ever 'super bus' was developed by an astronaut and a racing aerodynamics expert.
Capable of speeds up to 155mph, the vehicle has been flown to the United Arab Emirates where it will be used by a sheikh to commute from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in under 30 minutes. The 50ft long 'bus' looks more like a sports car and cost over $13 million to build.
Made of lightweight materials including aluminium, carbon fibre, fibreglass and polycarbonate, it is 49ft long (15 metres), 8ft wide (2. 5 metres) and 5ft 5in high (1. 65 metres). Passengers will be able to enjoy comfort equal to that of a luxury limousine or private jet. The super bus has eight gullwing-style doors on each side to allow for a swift exit.



Source: Daily Mail | Comments (11)




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Comment icon #2 Posted by Hybrid89 13 years ago
cool
Comment icon #3 Posted by dharma warrior 13 years ago
Wouldn't an airplane be faster and safer?
Comment icon #4 Posted by Robbie333 13 years ago
Cool. Where can I get my token to take a ride in that baby !!!
Comment icon #5 Posted by Salt&SulphurStone 13 years ago
The Driver has a Roll Cage!!!
Comment icon #6 Posted by Zaphod222 13 years ago
A stretch Ferrari. And who needs this, except a saudi Sheik?
Comment icon #7 Posted by bpl 13 years ago
not much use for something that goes 90 mph over the speed limit
Comment icon #8 Posted by BrianPotter 13 years ago
Great to see that even when we are in the middle of a global financial crisis,that the mega rich can still rub our noses in it...gotta love em for that...
Comment icon #9 Posted by T D Morris 13 years ago
LOL And what roads do they think they can travel on at 155mph?
Comment icon #10 Posted by Rhino666 13 years ago
A fool and his money are easily parted. Can't see that being sold in the USA or any parts of Europe. and these super fast roads where are they so they can have super fast accidents and maximum carnage when it all goes wrong. Who would insure this thing ?
Comment icon #11 Posted by Muenzenhamster 13 years ago
Parts of the Autobahn have no speed limits, and some US highways have none during daylight hours, so the "where the hell are you supposed to drive this thing" argument goes straight out the window. Still, concerning the lightweight construction of this thing, I wouldn't want to be in it when it wrecks. I'd imagine it (pieces of it and you, rather) would be scattered across a large area. Edit: seatbelts entirely optional (ain't gonna save yer butt, anyhow).


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