Re:"Gaining speeds of up to 140mph"? (Score 1)

Also, according to the article, they prep the cars by taking out the engine and the transmission. I guess this is so the planes can take off with them easier, etc. I'm sure this has a huge effect on their terminal velocity.

I thought 140mph was way too slow as well, until I read that. With just an empty sheet metal body it would still have the same surface area but a lot less mass.