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Old 11-18-2011, 02:23 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I'm not sure you have a firm grasp of aerodynamics
But do you? This forum is about aero.

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Therefore assuming a cd of 0.38, a frontal area of 28.2770 sq. ft, excluding the width of the mirrors, and over estimating the frontal area by 20% as the number. The aerodynamic power consumption alone is 590.4 horsepower at the top speed of 202 miles per hour.
Thats why assuming a CD of 0.14 and a frontal area of 16sqft results in a much better result that all here would appreciate far more than a CD of .38!

200hp for 200mph, Now that would be an achievement I could take to the bank!
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