Presumably they mean they’d rev the engine and spin the wheels to the same condition as 100mph on level ground, since you can’t rev to any mph, and starting at 0mph is part of the scenario.
I think it would be a nonzero amount, but not a lot.
Imagine spinning your wheels on ice at a high RPM, and then suddenly they catch traction. You’ll jump forwards, but since OP specified that you also cut power at that instant, you’ll just be rolling to a stop.
I don’t think it’s very far removed from dumping the clutch and stalling the engine, if that makes it a more familiar scenario.
Presumably they mean they’d rev the engine and spin the wheels to the same condition as 100mph on level ground, since you can’t rev to any mph, and starting at 0mph is part of the scenario.
So I guess the question would be if the KE stored in the spinning wheels would be enough to move the car forward in the absence of thrust?
I still don’t think this is working the way anyone is envisioning it.
I think it would be a nonzero amount, but not a lot.
Imagine spinning your wheels on ice at a high RPM, and then suddenly they catch traction. You’ll jump forwards, but since OP specified that you also cut power at that instant, you’ll just be rolling to a stop.
I don’t think it’s very far removed from dumping the clutch and stalling the engine, if that makes it a more familiar scenario.