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kennybobby · 10-20-2013, 01:44 PM

It takes 2.5 to 3 hp to go 100mph at sea level for a 180 to 200lb, .0005 crr, .10 to .11 cd, 3.5 to 4 sf vehicle.

Going up to 4500 ft drops the air density such that they were able to reach 83mph with the ~1hp (800 watts).

10-20-2013, 01:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
kennybobby Southern Squidbillie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 97 Thanks: 50 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	It takes 2.5 to 3 hp to go 100mph at sea level for a 180 to 200lb, .0005 crr, .10 to .11 cd, 3.5 to 4 sf vehicle. Going up to 4500 ft drops the air density such that they were able to reach 83mph with the ~1hp (800 watts).