heres one possible way:
keep in mind horsepower is a measurement of work done over a period of time..
after you input your vehicles weight, you run the quarter mile.. if you do it in 13 seconds, it would take X horsepower to move 3500lbs 1/4mile in 13 seconds..
or maybe, but I seem to think otherwise, it uses 0-60... same idea though, you input vehicle weight and you get to 60mph in 6 seconds.. well again, it takes X horsepower to move 3500lbs to 60mph in 6 seconds..
Im pretty sure that Im either right, or at least on the right track. Ive spent a lot of time wondering about the same thing.... its all about math formulas..
anyone else?
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Mike Reeh
Gold #34
San Diego, CA