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Re: Speed equation

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Subject: Re: Speed equation
From: "Jim Hill" <jrhill@chorus.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 18:46:22 -0500
Joe Curry wrote:

> I just did my own spreadsheet using Mark's formula and if this
> is correct, I could theoretically get 200 mph out of my Spitfire
> (If I was crazy enough to drive it at full speed, that is)!  :)

More than bravery is required - the formula doesn't take into consideration
the horsepower required to get the car to that speed . . .

Jim Hill

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