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Old 10-18-2012, 02:05 AM   #41 (permalink)
kennybobby
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Accelerating at 15 Hp

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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
Oh, and I confirmed my 15-sec 0-40 acceleration.
Thanks for confirming that--so based upon a 2300 lbs vehicle you are accelerating at ~15 Hp.

At 40 mph the online calculator says your combined losses are about 8 Hp, 5 for rolling and 3 for aero. But those 60 psi tires may bring that down even lower.

Wish we had a BSFC chart to see where the 15 Hp curve crosses the contour lines...

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