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Old 09-09-2013, 01:15 AM   #13
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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
I used the "made-up" 1:1:1 ratio to simplify things. Since I am hoping someone would enlighten me and give me answers along the lines of what you answered.

I have slightly confused myself at this point...so I removed the rest of what I was initially commenting...

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