Speed of light

A car driving fifteen miles over the speed of light

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 during to that speed of light was increased in 2208, to get around relativity.

Speed of light in Futurama

• "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
  
  • It is revealed that 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 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.

Additional Info

Appearances

• "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
  
• "The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
  
• "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
  
• "Law and Oracle" (6ACV16)
  

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!