Johnny Bohmer drives his 2006 Ford GT “BADD GT” to 310.8 MPH (500.1 KM/H)
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Published 2022-12-14
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On Dec. 9, 2022, Johnny Bohmer, the owner and driver of the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world. Not only does the BADD GT operates on E-85 fuel but it is regularly seen driving around south Florida taking Bohmer’s kids to school and running errands.
This test was performed in conjunction with the testing program Bohmer created and developed for his company and vehicle design program, Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds, LLC, which provides guidelines, consulting and testing in accordance with numerous testing facilities throughout the United States.
“We’ve been blown away by the capabilities of this car,” said Gas Monkey Garage’s Richard Rawlings, who began sponsoring the car in 2016. “Johnny and I are committed to showing the world the kind of speed that this car can achieve and feel we can create records that will last for years.”
Along with having valid registration and insurance, the BADD GT has cold AC, electric windows and all of the amenities of a modern automobile including a passenger seat, functioning stereo, turn signals, etc.
The top speed was measured not only through a Racelogic VBox Performance Box Touch but also by four Garmin Ultra 30 cameras, FuelTech’s ECU and Racepak. This extraordinary speed was achieved while Bohmer and his team were gathering data testing the new FuelTech FT600 ECU system without a specific distance in mind. The car performed so well during this test with the FuelTech traction control and Jason Gatlin’s tuning capabilities, that Bohmer decided to stay on the throttle through the final drive gear. Bohmer thinks he has just begun to push the limits of this car. “We believe the BADD GT can do much more than break the record,” Bohmer said. “In its current configuration, we have another 500-700 horsepower that we can work with to really boost the top speed.”
The story of the BADD GT starts in 2006, when Bohmer purchased the vehicle brand new off the showroom floor, with the goal of building the world’s fastest street car and breaking the 300 mph barrier. In 2010, the BADD GT was the first street car to break 250 mph in the standing mile. From there, Bohmer, BADD GT and his team would go on to achieve a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the Fastest Standing Mile in a Street Car at 282.232 MPH, a record that remains unbroken to this day. This new top speed of 310.8 MPH that was achieved during testing is the culmination of 16 years of hard work.
The team could not have achieved this record without these sponsors and partners, including
Richard Rawlings - Owner of Gas Monkey Garage
Jason Gatlin “Tuner Extraordinaire & Master Machinist” - Owner of Automatic Transmission Factory
Roberto Victoria “Master Mechanic and Tuner” - Owner of RAV Performance
Chris Wall - VP Racing Fuels
Anderson Dick - Owner of FuelTech
Racelogic VBox Motorsport
Tim “Ike” Eichhorn - MPR Racing Engines
H Craft Customs
Pfitzner Performance Gearbox
Racequip
Induction Solutions
NGK Spark Plugs
Marcus Parks, Connor Giddings - RAV Performance
Bryan Shepherd - Manager of Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds
Noah Easton - C&L Towing
Travis Halligan, Adam Fitzgerald, Justen O’Hare, Chris Canfora - Fire Rescue/EMT
Nick Ghaneie, Matt Lundy, Jay Shive, AJ Marshall, Rob Scott, Rusty Durham, Matt Lilly - Johnny Bohmer Racing crew
Gabriel Simon, Andrew Castaneda, Noah Bowman, Maurice Gray, Sean Kloss, - Creators Isle / Film Crew
Taylor Shenuski - TShen Photography / Photographer
Austin Gunnerson, Christopher Smith - Gas Monkey Garage crew
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All Comments (21)
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Ahh yes, that feeling when you shift into 6th gear at 266 MPH
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You took your hand off the steering wheel at over 300mph lol, absolute balls of steel, well done guys
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The fact that he only stopped at 310 because he quite literally ran out of runway is insane. That GT was still pullin at 310 the way most cars pull in 5th gear on the freeway.
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Bugatti 300 MPH Record Requirements: - special race track - 1k hours in air tunnel fo aerodynamics test - specially crafted tyres from Michelin - 100 best car engineers in the world These guys: - 2005 Ford GT with old Ford Engine - Piece of tarmac - ancient manual gearbox - beer holder in cockpit whilst driving Love the spirit!
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310mph with a manual gearbox, holy shit!!!!! This is insane, plus the car swerving at that speed and controling it with one hand on the steering wheel, absolute madness. Congratulations to everyone involved in this amazing car
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Insane how stable these GTs are
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He went from 0-300 km/h in just 15s. And then from 300-400 km/h in just 7s! Insane performance!
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when you're going at 265MPH, and there is still a gear left.
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It so exciting to see a record like this and someway be part of it through the FuelTech!! Congrats guys!
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Forget the speed. That car is incredibly well setup. It doesn’t even flinch under braking and acceleration.
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If only Ken Miles would still be alive he’d be amazed. That machine is incredible!!! You can pull loads more out of it if you have a longer road absolute BEAST!
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even though we have cars like bugatti chiron pur sport 300+ and koenigsegg jesko absolut that claims to be able to reach 300 mph but with no official run whatsoever. this guy however recorded himself going 310 mph in a 2006 ford gt with proof. impressive, very impressive
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That 1st and 4th gear are insane!!!! 1st gear 0-75 =75mph p/gear 🤯 2nd gear 75-117=42mph p/gear 3rd gear 117-163=46mph p/gear 4th gear 163-217=54mph p/gear 🤯 5th gear 217-266=49mph p/gear 6th gear 266-310=44mph p/gear 🙌🏼 Great teamwork! Congratulations!
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Shifting to grab another gear at 260mph!
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I'm still amazed at the fact that he didn't shift to 2nd untill like 75 mph 😳
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1:34 That's the most American reaction to something good happening I've ever seen. Love it and I am European lol!
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I was amazed how quickly it got up to speed. What a machine!
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THATS ANOTHER 300MPH FORD GT I mean 310MPH! This is also the first car in history to break 250mph in standing mile. Awesome to see its still leading the pack. Hearing it blast by at that speed like it breaks the sound barrier with that monster V8 roaring. And the first thing he says when he gets out is “still got more in it!” Fastest street car in the world no doubt what an absolute beast Ford gave us body looks stock. I just want to know how if the balls of the guy driving are sitting in the passenger seat lol hats off to you Mr. Böhmer. USA 🇺🇸 BABY
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Bugatti: " Look at me I can do 300mph".😏 Ford GT : " Hold my beer". 😯
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I find it really fascinating how far we've come with engines and fuel in World War II a Spitfire with Merlin v12 couldn't make 2,700 horsepower but this can long enough to hit 310 mph which is faster than some airplanes which is really impressive especially with the tires.
