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I believe the Daytona Coupe ran close to but did not exceed 200 mph at LeMans. That with a 289 built to run 24 hrs flat out.
Dick Smith running 190+ in a 427 Cobra with ZERO aero work is the most impressive time slip in my opinion! I understand he did select TALL tires for the rear and dropped the nose as much as possible.
I still cringe when I think of those guys flirting with 200 mph with 1960's technology and a "hell bent for leather" attitude! That would take supreme confidence in your mechanics.
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