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kennybobby · 09-06-2012, 07:38 PM

3200 lbs, Cd = 0.36, Area = 20 sqft, Crr = 0.030

Cruising at 60 mph constant speed on flat asphalt road, the power loss due to aero drag and rolling resistance is about 25.7 hp. Drag force ~65 lbs, Roll force ~96 lbs.

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kennybobby Southern Squidbillie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 97 Thanks: 50 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	3200 lbs, Cd = 0.36, Area = 20 sqft, Crr = 0.030 Cruising at 60 mph constant speed on flat asphalt road, the power loss due to aero drag and rolling resistance is about 25.7 hp. Drag force ~65 lbs, Roll force ~96 lbs.