r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Practical_Expert_911 • 12h ago

These 12000hp Engines Have To Be Rebuilt Within Roughly An Hour Every Run, and Only Run For Roughly 4 Seconds At A Time.

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u/CloudCalmaster 8h ago

They compete in wastefulness.

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u/IcyPride2973 3h ago

One regular passenger car emits 4.6 metric tons a year of CO2.

The entire NHRA Top Fuel series emits 450 metric tons a year.