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zjrog · 04-16-2008, 11:58 PM

While reading about the driveline losses and advantages/disadvantages of various drive systems, how many of you factor in loss due to wheelspin at speeds above 50 MPH? I realize this is a tiny fraction compared to Land Speed Record vehicles that can lose up to 10% to wheelspin at 150 MPH and higher.

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