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Old 06-14-2016, 09:28 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by guybo View Post
This review was done at a mile elevation. This comparo is only really relevant in someplace like Denver. The main advantage of the FRS is that it has a more powerful engine. The main advantage of the MX5 is that it has less weight. Weight doesn't change at that altitude, engine output does and that takes from the FRS advantage. I think at sea level the FRS would be faster, or maybe the tests would be dead even. I'd like to see that comparo- at sea level.
Wouldn't the MX5 lose some power too?? A sea level test would be interesting I think, especially with equal tires.
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