Fastest RV

[Chris_Bryant]

Sorry if this has been posted- http://www.gmclsr.com/
"Worlds Fastest motorhome"- a bit of the specs:

Dyno Tested 700 HP @ 6,000 RPM
1977 GMC Kingsley Motorhome (26ft)
Fuel Injected Chevy 502 Ram Jet Motor
NX Wet Nitrous System (125 Shot)

Also raising money for Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT), which I had never heard of.

[Matt_Colie]

WNYBob wrote:
I'd love to have a GM motor home, those rear airbags allowed the lowest floor of any MH, only one step.

The originals (ended production in 1978 I think) had a Tornado v8 engine & drive train.

sayoung wrote:
Look on Tyler/East Tx Craig's list as there is a nice one not bad priced.

Bob-
The 13" floor is nice (we didn't even used to have a step to put out until I trashed a knee), but it is because it is front wheel drive. The airsprings just make or a great ride and very easy leveling. A guy can sleep in the back while DW is driving.

Sayoung-
There are always nice ones for sale. Usually estate sales. Seldom because the owner traded. Good ones are not expensive, but maintenance is critical while not difficult.

The LSR coach got to 120+ but could not shift to third. An almost stock coach ran 103+ a lot of years ago.

Yes, the drive train in Toronado CASTINGS. If it is an OE trans it is a pretty stock TH425, but most have specials That are hand built by a guy in California. The base engine is closer to the pump engine version for carburetor, camshaft and pistons.
In stock trim, they will run 80 all day (they were designed before the first oil embargo and long before CAFE numbers. While she will run at those speeds, the fuel mileage really sucks when you do it.

Matt

[sayoung]

WNYBob wrote:
I'd love to have a GM motor home, those rear airbags allowed the lowest floor of any MH, only one step.

The originals (ended production in 1978 I think) had a Tornado v8 engine & drive train.

Look on Tyler/East Tx Craig's list as there is a nice one not bad priced.

[bsinmich]

Those GMCs will keep up with the traffic flow. They only have a 3 speed tranny so I am much happier running at 55-60 mph.

[Lynnmor]

gbopp wrote:


120.8 MPH is a little above my comfort zone for cruising.

Yes, but wouldn't it be great to run with average traffic flow?

[IAMICHABOD]

Just trying to beat the record of 141.3

[gbopp]

dodge guy wrote:
The money put into that motor home will go farther than if it was just donated. Jeez!

I wonder if it still has full RV interior?

No, the interior is gutted. It's on one of the pictures or videos, I don't remember which one.

120.8 MPH is a little above my comfort zone for cruising.

[dodge_guy]

The money put into that motor home will go farther than if it was just donated. Jeez!

I wonder if it still has full RV interior?

[beemerphile1]

Oftentimes companies donate parts and labor for vehicles to benefit charity. I don't know if it is true in the case of this MH.

This is my local community's D.A.R.E. car, everything was donated, not one cent of organization or taxpayer money;

[Tyler0215]

Old Guy is right.They spent a BUNCH of money on that MH,would have been better to give to the charity.

[Chris_Bryant]

gbopp wrote:
I may have missed it in the article. What is its top speed?

I believe they hit 120 in 2013, and are going for faster this time. There are some videos of the 2013 run.

[d3500ram]

I think that that body style motorhome (in stock version) is still one of the sharpest looking RV's around...

[Teamfour]

I hope they know not to exceed 65mph with those china bombs.

[SCVJeff]

Hey! That violates the 10 year rule..

[gbopp]

I may have missed it in the article. What is its top speed?