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Old 11-20-2011, 12:55 PM   #367
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I think laws of physics apply in the case more than force=mass*acceleration. Try to build a 1000hp brick-like car and see its acceleration, and top speed compare to Bugatti Veyron.
The Veyron is a pretty poor example for your argument. The body was designed by an artist and not engineers which is why it needs obscene power to reach the same speeds that the McLaren F1 is hitting with 300 less horses.
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