Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post

doclees · 01-14-2013, 10:30 PM

I know my math is weak but I don't know how 9.6 is faster than 9.3. Elio will be quicker! I'm thinking Triumph Rocket 3 engine in keeping with the 3 cyl format. Using the 0-60 calculator at 140 hp and 950 lbs - magic 3.5 sec.
After doing some plug and play into the 0-60 calculator I've got to assume that the slow 0-60 in the Elio is due to gearing. The other possibility is that the engine is a torque-less wonder. Maybe it is an old Lotus engine?

01-14-2013, 10:30 PM	#102 (permalink)
doclees EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: harrisburg pa Posts: 121 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I know my math is weak but I don't know how 9.6 is faster than 9.3. Elio will be quicker! I'm thinking Triumph Rocket 3 engine in keeping with the 3 cyl format. Using the 0-60 calculator at 140 hp and 950 lbs - magic 3.5 sec. After doing some plug and play into the 0-60 calculator I've got to assume that the slow 0-60 in the Elio is due to gearing. The other possibility is that the engine is a torque-less wonder. Maybe it is an old Lotus engine? __________________ With my Wrangler I average 40 mpg. Triumph Speedmaster 60 mpg + Jeep 20 mpg = 40 mpg! Last edited by doclees; 01-15-2013 at 12:18 AM..