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Arthur Duray driving the 300 hp Super Fiat at Ostend, Belgium recorded a one-way run at 132

Monday 8th December 1913

Arthur Duray driving the 300 hp Super Fiat at Ostend, Belgium recorded a one-way run at 132.37 mph, which was faster than the existing land speed record, but was not officially recognised.

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