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Old 10-31-2014, 06:42 AM   #667 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Grant-53 View Post
Years ago SAAB came up with a figure of 36lb/hp as optimum power to weight.
Optimum for what? Could make arguments that that number is too low on a really aerodynamic car with mpg as the goal. Or could argue its much to high for a car with less than steller aero and the intention to not feel like a complete slug.

So I need to ask again, optimum for what?
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