Re: [DML] Re: Another DeLorean on E!
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Re: [DML] Re: Another DeLorean on E!



John Yoeman said - - 
> 
> Well, if you take what DMC Joe said the rev limit on
> the PRV6 was,
> 5500 rpm, divide it by the gear ratio in 5th, .8205,
> divide by the
> final drive ratio of 3.44, multiply by the rear tire
> circumference of
> approximately 79.325 inches, divide by 12 to get
> inches per minute,
> divide by 5,280 to get miles per minute and multiply
> by 60 to get
> miles per hour, you come up with a top speed of
> about 146.377
> miles per hour.
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Great computation - NOW, add it the values for wind
resistance, road friction, etc. (if you know them) and
decide that given a VERY loooooong straight stretch of
road, 130 mph MIGHT be acheived!

Dick Ryan

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