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Old 01-13-2012, 12:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
bennelson
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HP required for "typical" vehicle on flat at 55mph?

Sorry guys, I'm just blanking on this one.

Can anyone help me figure out how many horsepower are required for a "typical" (not-aeromodded, not stripped) vehicle to cruise down the freeway at 55 mph?

I'm interested in the numbers for a Chevy S10 pickup truck or Subaru Outback stationwagon.

I'm sure somebody has a link to a good horsepower/weight/size calculator somewhere, I just can't seem to find it.

Thanks in advance.

-Ben

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