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Re: Performance meters (Gtech/Pro etc.)

To: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Subject: Re: Performance meters (Gtech/Pro etc.)
From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:07:52 -0400
Bullwinkle wrote:
> 
> Steve, Trevor, et al:
> 
> Any of you read the lates issue of Road and Track?  On page 132
> is a formula for finding the horsepower of cars engine based on
> the time it takes to do a 1/4 mile.  It is said to be accurate to
> 5%.

  Can you post the formula?

  I wonder if it can be adjusted for shorter distances. 1/4 mile
of full-out acceleration on public roads is hard to do, especially
as your car gets faster!

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