Speed of light

Erwin Schrödinger's car driving fifteen miles over the speed of light ^[6ACV16]

In the 31st century, vehicles faster than the speed of light (or 299 792 458 m/s) have been developed, allowing very fast transportation in the vacuum of space. This is due to that the speed of light was increased in 2208, to get around relativity. ^[2ACV10]

Speed of light in Futurama

• "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
  
  • It is revealed that the speed of light was increased in 2208.
• "The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
  
  • A space train is mentioned to drive nearly the speed of light.
• "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
  
  • Farnsworth drives at 35 miles per hour in a 99%-light speed area.
• "Law and Oracle" (6ACV16)
  
  • It is revealed that it is illegal to drive faster than the speed of light in New New York.
• "2-D Blacktop" (7ACV15)
  
  • During a race, Leela and Farnsworth collide at relativistic speed.

Additional Info

The title caption for "Calculon 2.0"

Quotes

Leela: For Heaven's Gate, Professor. This ship can do 99% light speed. Why are we going 35 miles an hour?
Farnsworth: Because we're in a hurry, that's why.
Leela: Plus, you have the high beams on!

Appearances

• "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
  
• "The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
  
• "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
  
• "Law and Oracle" (6ACV16)
  
• "Calculon 2.0" (7ACV20)
  
  (mentioned in text only, title caption)