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However, this immense power comes at a staggering cost. Top Fuel engines consume over 11 gallons of nitromethane fuel every single second—more than the fuel consumption of a Boeing 747 during takeoff. The spark plugs can reach temperatures so extreme that the electrodes burn away completely mid-run. Post this threshold, the engine cleverly adapts and functions similarly to a diesel engine due to the heat and compression within the combustion chamber.