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Old 12-31-2011, 08:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
redyaris
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Can 1983 Honda VT-500 Meet the Vetter Challenge?

On paper with the help of Tools:- Aerodynamic & rolling resistance, power & MPG Calculator, the answer is a definit maybe.

Variables for these results:

Vehical weight: 300kg/660lbs
Crr: 0.15
Cd: 0.25
Area: 0.7m / 8 ft
Fuel energy density (Wh/US gal.): 33557
engine efficiency: 0.22
Drive train efficiency: 0.95
Parasitic overhead (Watts) 0
rho: 1.22 kg/m3

MPG at 70mph = 101.19 MPG

If the Cd is 0.22
engine efficiancey is 0.25
parasitic drag 600 watts
then mpg at 70mph is 110.8 mpg

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Last edited by redyaris; 01-13-2012 at 06:52 PM..
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