DeTomaso Mailing List: December 98, Message #193

From:	Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Subject:	D-Mann Darwin award (no DeTomaso Content) - Reply
Date:	Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:30:32 -0500


>The pocket calculator boys figure Zip reached maximal thrust within 
>five seconds, punching that Chevy up to well inexcess of 350 mph >continuing
at "full burn" for another 20-25 seconds.

When I first heard this one 2 or 3 years ago, I went over to the guys
in the armament department and got the JATO bottle specs.  Made
a few assumptions about the drag of a '67 Impala and calculated a
theoretical top speed.  Unless the guy had mounted multiple JATO
bottles, there's no way he could hit anywhere near 350 mph.  Most 
likely just an urban legend.

Later,
Dan Jones