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Originally Posted by Mitco39
According to my spreadsheet.
640hp - 210 mph Rev Limter Governed
500hp - 210 mph Rev Limiter Governed
450hp - 208 mph
400hp - 199 mph
350hp - 188 mph
300hp - 176 mph
280hp - 170 mph
Based on the math anyways.
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What spreadsheet? A Bugatti Veyron needs 250hp to reach 155MPH
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Originally Posted by FPenvy
wouldnt weight also be a factor in this or are you just setting one weight in the equation?
i mean with higher HP youre typically adding weight with engine parts, turbos, coolers, etc...
i know it may not matter since its just a simple equation for fun purposes but just a thought lol
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I kind of agree, but at the same time, power will always trump all... The weight of a full blown turbo kit isn't going to add 500 pounds vs the 200-300 extra horsepower you'll get.
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Originally Posted by conmam
Yes, But has anyone ever officially and practically tested any of these numbers ? I love to know.
Also, I assume that these are rear wheel horsepower that you are stating. I am looking for about 480 - 500 reliable whp for my future FI . I can only hope to get up to 193 mph for my Z at 500whp, then I will be so much happy.
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At speeds close to 200MPH your bigger issues SHOULD be aerodynamics, BRAKES, TIRES, and gearing... Does anyone know if the theoretical top speed of the 370Z is even 200MPH? I would assume the gearing wouldn't allow it because of how short the gears are...
Google provided me with this:
Top Speeds in Different Gears (6MT)
Again, that's just based on math... I doubt the car will go that fast though...
God bless the crazies in Germany that want to take their 370Z TO 200MPH... I wouldn't feel safe, nothing in the car is designed to go that fast