funny car

A "funny car" is a specialized dragster with a one-piece molded body that resembles the body of a mass-produced car. These vehicles are a prominent category in drag racing, a sport originating in the United States where two contestants race side-by-side on a straight course, typically a quarter-mile long. Funny cars, along with Top Fuel dragsters, are among the fastest categories, utilizing nitromethane and methanol for fuel and capable of reaching speeds over 330 mph with elapsed times under five seconds. They are designed for extreme acceleration and often feature rear-engine designs and a rear airfoil wing for stability.12