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> 1) The 76 Midget tested was a 55.5 HP 49 state
> version, not the California model (50 HP), but that is
> what's printed, so don't believe it Larry. With 55.5
> HP, it weighed 1775 lb empty, top speed 83MPH@ 5100
> RPM (redline was 6000). 3.90 rear. 0- 60 in 15.5,
> 1/4 mile in 20.1 seconds.
>
> 2) 67 Sprite tested - 65 HP, 1560 lbs empty. Top
> speed 93 (not to fuel another debate, but the Spitfire
> tested in the same roadtest did 100 w/ 75 HP). 4.22
> rear. 0-60 in 14.7, 1/4 mile in 19.9.
>
> So as you would expect, 9.5 more HP and 215 less
> pounds made for faster times.
>
> http://photos.yahoo.com
>
Someone said that they used 87 octane fuel. Until Prime Minister tony blair
got his cronies working on the classic car industry (on behalf of the
Greens?) we had 97 octane as standard with lots of luverly lead in it. Now
we have 93 (I think). I could notice the difference in the acceleration if
I kept it from detonating.
87 octane???? Maybe I won't try to emigrate to the US.
Rob Thomas
(Legally running 100 octane leaded fuel and the law can't touch
me........for now)
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