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Water speed record

The current water speed record record is 317.6 mph, held by Spirit of Australia, driven by Ken Warby, set on October 8, 1978. Last checked October 10, 2026.

317.6

mph

Spirit of Australia, driven by Ken Warby

Blowering Dam, Australia, 1978

Holder
Spirit of Australia, driven by Ken Warby
Record
317.6 mph
Metric
511.1 km/h
Exact figure
511.11 km/h (317.6 mph)
Location
Blowering Dam, Australia
Date set
October 8, 1978
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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