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Old 09-08-2013, 11:29 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by ATSAaron View Post
The rule is to 10lbs/1hp..not 1:1 So a 290hp 2900lb car was just as fast as a 300hp 3000lb car.

But that is in a straight line..the lighter car will (usually) handle and brake better.

Aaron
And only up to a certain speed. Typically, the 2900 lb car would get off the line quicker but be slower than the 3000 lb car as speeds increase. It becomes more of an hp / drag issue than hp / weight.
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