Here is what the page “Why the Bus Jump in 'Speed' Was Unlikely: Real Transit Buses Lack the Power for Such a Stu” contains. The 1994 action thriller 'Speed' famously features a city transit bus jumping a 50-foot gap in an unfinished freeway, but real-world bus mechanics suggest such a feat is highly improbable. Transit buses, like the GM New Look model used in the film, are designed for frequent stops and durability, not Was Unlikely: Real Transit Buses Lack the Power for Such a Stunt
famously features a city transit bus jumping a 50-foot gap in an unfinished freeway, but real-world bus mechanics suggest such a feat is highly improbable. Transit buses, like the GM New Look model used in the film, are designed for frequent stops and durability, not high-speed performance. Their diesel engines typically produce modest horsepower—often under 300 hp—and are geared for acceleration from standstill rather than sustained high velocity. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.