Is nitromethane a better car fuel than gasoline ?

Question

Why not use in all cars ? Is it because of the explosive hazard ? Isn't it cheaper than gasoline and more readily available ?

Answer 1

NOT good.

1.  To unstable, decomposes in unsealed containers

2.  To expensive

3.  Corrosive to almost ALL metals.

Answer 2

It's more expensive ($20-$40 a gallon), and less stable than gasoline over time, in other words, it decomposes in your tank.

Cost data here (scroll down):

http://www.motorsportsracingfuels.net/in...

Answer 3

It is just as explosive as dynamite.

Answer 4

because it cost 38 dollars a gallon and you need a special built engine to burn it. not to mention every 1 would be driving 200 mph. nitro is rocket fuel