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Old 09-12-2008, 04:13 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Remember, the total drag increases with the cube of velocity (linear rolling resistance plus squared air resistance). Therefore, you'd need:
300^3 / 229^3 = 2.25 times the power. 2.25 times 1500 hp is a 3,375 hp supra. Not likely.

Even to take the Veyron from 252 to 300 mph would require an upgrade to 1688 hp.
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