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Otto · 10-20-2013, 01:33 AM

Since aerodynamic drag goes up exponentially, going 100 mph is a huge extra burden beyond 82 mph, so we won't likely see 100 mph anytime soon.

That said, I wonder if the HPV crowd has studied Hoerner or Carmichael as much as they might, or should.

10-20-2013, 01:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Otto Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 568 Thanks: 1 Thanked 73 Times in 58 Posts	Since aerodynamic drag goes up exponentially, going 100 mph is a huge extra burden beyond 82 mph, so we won't likely see 100 mph anytime soon. That said, I wonder if the HPV crowd has studied Hoerner or Carmichael as much as they might, or should.