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Originally Posted by Xist
Well, if it were ten times as heavy, then wouldn't the volume be ten times as well? Assuming they keep their aerodynamic proportions, 10^(2/3)=4.64.
I get 86 MPG.
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Lengthwise there's not much difference. Total front surface; probably more than 10 times. So I stand by my calculation, tongue in cheek but nonetheless.
(The volume is actually way more than 10 times bigger)
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Last edited by RedDevil; 06-18-2013 at 03:59 PM..
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