Re: [DMCForum] Re: Dave Stragand's HP

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

...oh, and the Venturi uses the UN1 gearbox too.

M

Martin Gutkowski wrote:

> There you go again *sigh*.
>
> What you mean is that an engine that produces 200hp at 2000rpm is 
> doing it by putting out a hell of a lot more torque (50% more in fact) 
> than a 300hp engine that produces 300hp at 4000rpm But what engine 
> that produces 200hp at 2000rpm isn't capable of more at higher HP?
>
> At the end of the day, it's all about energy transfer. To go faster, 
> you need to transfer kinetic energy. Horsepower is a measure of how 
> quickly you can transfer a given amount of energy - therefore, higher 
> HP *measured at the wheels*  = better accelleration.
>
> Bill, look up the "Venturi" - French supercar using a 3 litre 
> twin-turbo PRV with 24 valve heads. Nearly 500hp
>
> Martin

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