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Old 08-21-2009, 03:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
Daox
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You can use this nifty calculator Darin put together to calculate your HP requirement at speed. You can access it from clicking "tools" at the top of the page.

Aerodynamic & rolling resistance, power & MPG calculator - EcoModder.com


Horsepower requirements for cruising are pretty small.
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