New European bicycle speed record set behind Porsche Cayenne Turbo — autoblog.com

Neil Campbell set the record riding a bike made by British manufacturer Moss Bikes. The bicycle is a mix of carbon fiber and 3D-printed components, with interchangeable gears, an elongated wheelbase and special tires. The Cayenne Turbo he drafted behind was driven by British champion drag racer Andy Frost and fitted with a rig that provided an aerodynamic cocoon for Campbell to ride in. The Cayenne Turbo is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 that produces 550 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, helping it go from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds and to 100 mph in just over 9 seconds, with a top speed of 177 mph.

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