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Old 07-25-2013, 03:10 PM   #58
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike View Post
Torque (in a naturally aspirated application) is a function of displacement.

1 liter = 75lb/ft +-5, roughly

Power is work over time. Put it this way. If you give us weight, drivetrain configuration, and horsepower, we can accurately predict a 1/4 mile time. However, if you give us weight, drivetrain configuration, and torque, it could be anywhere.
Don't you mean torque + redline RPM? An engine with 10 ft lb could theoretically reach thousands of horsepower if it had a 100,000 RPM redline.
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