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Originally Posted by jdsto
Its not just gearing. Gearing may give the theoretical maximum but horsepower to overcome the wind resistance becomes critical as the speed increases.
Here's the theory
Part 6: Speed and Horsepower
Which is why a Bugatti Veyron needs 1000hp to get to 250mph and a lot of space. |
+1. At extremely high speeds you need to start adding a LOT of horsepower to go just a LITTLE faster.
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