Hello List,
Below are the results. Just remember that vehicle stopping distances have four
components; Human Perception Time, Human Reaction Time, Vehicle Reaction Time
and Vehicle Braking Capability. The contributors for the information below are
Vic Snively, John Shewmake, Berry Price and Jonmac. Thanks for the responses.
Greg Perry
According to my 1975 Consumer Info pamphlet--
light load---- 215 feet
max load---- 225 feet
original pamphlet 1974 TR6 non-overdrive
60mph 187 feet
R&T road test (1973)
60mph to 0 155 feet
80mph to 0 280 feet
C&D test (Feb. 1969)
80mph to 0 237 feet
Motor Trend magazine testing a 1971 model UK spec TR6PI with overdrive and wire
wheels.
IMPERIAL
30mph - 0mph 30ft / 10yds
60mph - 0mph 162ft / 54yds
70mph - 0mph 210 ft / 70yds
METRIC
48kph - 0kph 9 meter
96kph - 0kph 49 meter
113kph - 0kph 64 meter
measured to the nearest whole unit of measurement; no figures given for
repeatability
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