This is what a 685 km/h flying mile looks like in HD

13 years, 2 months ago - 24 August 2011

What's the fastest you've ever driven? We're sure many of you have crested the century mark. Some of you may have seen 240 km/h crawl by on the speedo, and perhaps a lucky few have experience 200. We can all but guarantee that none of you have gone as fast George Poteet, though.

Poteet is the man who strapped himself into a Bonneville Blown Fuel Streamliner known as Speed Demon, and proceeded to run down the salt flats at a tremendous rate of speed. Using a set of RePlay XD cameras, Poteet captured footage of his 685 km/h flying mile run.

For that speed, you need a serious engine, and the Speed Demon comes prepared. A 347 cubic-inch V8 mill gets paired with a pair of Turbonetics "Demon" turbochargers. The result is over 2,200 horses and a thrill ride that few get to experience.

What does it feel like to trip the lights fantastic at 685 km/h? See for yourself.