Fuel economy at 65 mph vs 60 mph

wilber1 wrote:

Stefonius wrote:

wilber1 wrote:
The reason objects have a terminal velocity when falling through the air is because they reach a speed where drag increases to a level where they can no longer accelerate. That's why parachutes work. Going faster requires more power and more fuel.

The 4100 Lb Bugatti Veyron requires 1000 hp to reach its top speed of over 250 mph and burns 1.4 gal per minute in order to stay there.

How many gallons per minute does a Bugatti Veyron need to tow a trailer at 250 mph? Will my ST China Bombs handle that speed?

My point was how much power and fuel it takes to propel a very aerodynamic and comparatively light vehicle at high speed, not a heavy truck and 5er with barn door aerodynamics.

I understand your point. I was trying to be funny. I had my Groucho Marx glasses on, but in hindsight I now realize that you cannot see them through the Internet.