In a message dated 2/22/2005 8:43:30 PM Pacific Standard Time,
saltracer@servusa.com writes:
> Approximately 20 to 25 MPH.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
> To: "lsr list autox" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:52 AM
> Subject: Aero Question
>
>
> >Let's say you have a 76 Corvette roadster that's running 165mph with the
> top up. If you reduce the frontal area by approx 1200 sq in by removing the
> top and windshield and putting a tonneau over the open cockpit, how much
> faster will the car be with everything else remaining the same?
> >Dick J
>
Approximately 20-25mph Jack
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