In message <20000126053231.18083.qmail@web107.yahoomail.com>, Andy McKee writes
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> OK, you made me run numbers...
>
> At sea level (for standard air density) they would need the following hp,
> neglecting all other losses except what is required to overcome air drag...
>
> Miata with top down.....424.8hp
> Miata with hard top.....347.6hp
> C5......................344.4hp
>
> Considering drivetrain losses, rolling resistance (all contributors), etc.
> they'd need probably anywhere from 10% to 40% (WAG) than that.
How does all that change at high altitude, such as at Bonneville, where
they intend to do their speed runs?
Keith Hearn
'99 Miata 10AE "Sexy Sadie" the Sapphire Shark
Milpitas, CA
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