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

[Rabbit16v@attbi.com (Rabbit16v)]

Ok, smarty pants!

Dave


> > <<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
>
>
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