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Old 04-09-2012, 12:36 PM   #435
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Originally Posted by AshWilliams View Post
Pounds per horsepower is a useful yardstick for performance, hp per liter doesn't impress me as much.

Most performance cars are in the 8-9 lbs/hp. At 200 hp, the 86 is 13.5-14 lbs/hp. Some 1500 pickups have a similar ratio.


Especially when it comes to 4 cylinder engines. But with a 6/8/12 cylinder it's a different story for me. Just look at the new 911 S, 3.8l with 400hp/325tq in a 3,200 lb body.
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