Greg Tracy and Tanner Foust will be racing a pair of vehicles through a six-story double vertical loop — Saturday at X Games Los Angeles 2012 (2:20 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN). It’s the Hot Wheels Double Loop Dare.
And for just what kind of physics will go into this wild stunt, check out the following infographic, courtesy of Hot Wheels.\:
Here are the specs of the Vehicles:
o Vehicle Type – AWD advanced rally spec coupe
o Engine – HWTF™ AD9 turbocharged 2.0 liters
o Horsepower – HWTF™ rated 375 HP
o Frame – steel unit body with internal cage and chassis reinforcement
o Weight – 3000 lbs
o Wheels – Rays GT-V 18”
o Transmission – 6-speed manual
o Wheelbase – 262.5 cm (103.3 in)
o Length – 449 cm (176.8 in)
o Width – 177 cm (69.7 in)
o Height – 145 cm (57.1 in)
o Chassis: Hot Wheels purpose-build chassis; AWD
o Suspension: pro-fit rally suspension
o Race data monitoring: Motec system AEM computer motor module
o Engine displacement: 2.4 liter turbo charged (4 cylinder)
o Torque: 550 lbs
o Both cars have hand brakes and fire suppression systems
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