Insane speed in german cars... slightly OT, had to share...

[veedublu@prod.net (John Van Vuren)]

> <<I would say that weight has quite a bit to do with it.  Put that 450hp
> motor
> into a Freightliner and I don't think you'll be hitting 100mph!>>
>
> Agian, useing this example just think of how non-aerodynamic a
freightliner
> is.  Look at the surface area of one of those, then look at the viper.
Air
> can be considered a fluid, like water.  Just think of all that "fluid" the
> freightliner has to push out of the way to get to high speeds, whereas the
> Viper just needs to move like 100 times less out of the way.
>
> Brian 86 16v

Actually, a Freightliner will do 100mph with a 450hp engine...  just not a
VW 450hp engine.  They are geared to take advantage of torque, which a 450hp
Cummins, Cat, Detroit, etc will provide in large numbers

John