On Sat, 24 Jul 1999 Ajstratton@aol.com wrote:
> speeds!). What I am wondering, is if anyone has their auto math books
> available and can provide the formula for deriving horsepower from weight vs.
> time and distance. Just curious what the numbers say.
>
> Alan Stratton
> Mitsu GSX # GS 40
1/4 mile ET = 6x(weight/hp)to the power of 1/3
Top speed mph = (hp/(8.702x10 to the power of -6) x Coefficient of drag x
frontal area in sq.ft.)to the power of 1/3
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Yours in motorsport, Wesley E. Shew [ macher ;-) ]
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