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Old 04-24-2001, 05:57 PM   #10
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This is some good info, bu tI knew it all already. It took awhile, though. Could you post that 0-60mph formula? Please?
Also, you can calculate horsepower from the quarter mile time. It can be off by a fair bit (usually less than the car has) but it is a rough approkamentation.
hp=(mph\234)to the exponent 3, *vehicle weight.
Examle, it goes 125 mph in the quarter.
135/234=.534
.534*.534*.534=.15
.15*3000=457 bhp

Try it with other vehicles. If it is driven really well, it should be close. But some cars (like big SUV's) can be up to 20% off.
Still, a general rule is better than none
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