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Driving NYC to LA in 27.5 hours - new Cannonball Run record

Accepted submission by c0lo at 2019-12-15 23:29:02 from the how-to-avoid-groping...and-deers dept.
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Fair warning: teasers abound.

The Car, Gadgets, and Tricks Used to Drive From NYC to LA in 27.5 Hours Without Getting Caught by Police

What the heck kind of car did they drive?...
The answer: Toman's silver 2015 Mercedes E63 AMG with upgraded turbos and intercoolers. To help disguise it,..., making the car's rear end resemble an older Honda Accord.
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At speeds of up to 193 hours in the middle of hunting season, how did they not hit a deer?
In the video, the team reports that during the drive they saw "probably 50 deer, dead on the highway." One reason why it wasn't 51:... during the day they removed the scope because it was too conspicuous. (You can see it in the photo below.)
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How did they avoid cops?
A combination of technological and human help...


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