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RobCallow
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Post by RobCallow »

Think this is right not bad for standard car

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 305
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1470
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 210.81
0 - 60 (Secs) : 4.77
0 - 100 (Secs) : 12.51
60 - 100 (Secs) : 7.74
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.47
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 103.74
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.07
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 107.06
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sleepyhead
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Post by sleepyhead »

Based on the weight given by the site for my 6-speed version...

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 251
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1100
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 231.84
0 - 60 (Secs) : 4.89
0 - 100 (Secs) : 12.08
60 - 100 (Secs) : 7.19
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.24
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 104.67
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.14
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 105.89

I've got one lardy car, I need to trim down her weight!
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jungle-jim
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Post by jungle-jim »

surprised engine type isn't in the equation?

V6, V8, straight six, in-line four, flat four, flat six etc.

i also think torque and clutch, tyres, road surface and air temps would factor in this too?
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Ben
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Post by Ben »

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 346
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1490
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 235.94
0 - 60 (Secs) : 4.33
0 - 100 (Secs) : 11.05
60 - 100 (Secs) : 6.72
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 12.98
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 108.40
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 12.58
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 111.93
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James Breadvan
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Post by James Breadvan »

With my apt figures

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 250
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1200
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 211.68
0 - 60 (Secs) : 5.46
0 - 100 (Secs) : 13.02
60 - 100 (Secs) : 7.56
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.81
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 102.97
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.61
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 104.82

With my cpl figures

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 275
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1200
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 232.85
0 - 60 (Secs) : 5.12
0 - 100 (Secs) : 11.92
60 - 100 (Secs) : 6.80
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.45
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 106.21
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.25
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 108.13

My best actual 1/4 mile best is 13.38@ 109mph

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