0-60 formula ( proven +/- 1 second at worst )
weight of car in kilogrammes
0-60 time = --------------------------- maximum bhp of car * 0.9 The sight I found used this formula versus a long list of cars with known results and most were within a few tenths. 680 rwhp should be a 3-4 second car if he can hook up. |
weight of car in kilogrammes
0-60 time = --------------------------- maximum bhp of car * 0.9 i don't understand this really... so if i have a fb....approx 1050 kg's? or 1100 horsepower at flywheel is 220 at wheels is around 180 what would my 0-60 be? nick |
1100/(220x.9)
=1100/198 =5.555 seconds So your car should be within the 4.5 to 6.5 0-60 range ( if you can hook up ) |
Mine
1000/(180x.9) 1000/144 =6.99 I'm actually in the low sevens ( reaction time, driving skills, a little break of traction ) |
hehe I WIN! LOL we'll see when i actually recieve my new car!!! :S
i will be running 205/40/17's, and the car has a torsen diff... do you thinik i can do 5.5 sec? im getting excited more and more for my new car!!! nick |
Yes. Maybe better.
I'm lighter than you, though ( fiberglass wideboby, hood, hatch, etc ) and I want to run low 5's with a supercharger / holley 650 and a big ring and pinion change. |
this formula would not work for my old 305 truck
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that had to have been the slowest V8 ever made. Other than the drink.
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I just calculated a 1979 stepside chevy with a stock 250 in-line 6 and it came to about 16 seconds 0-60. That's probably in the ballpark, too.
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But, how does that figure in stuff like tires, gear ratios, and stuff like that? As far as I know, tires can make an easy second depending on the tire type (unless that's the one second you were referring to?)
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1100/(350x.9) = 3.492
I wish i could hook up. |
LOL my goal for rwhp would put me at 2.99.
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Actually, the next biggest factor after peak horsepower and weight is transmission. An automatic will add about a second the average car's 0-60. A stopwatch in hand and your speedometer would give you a more accrate result than this formula.
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953/(260*.9) = 4.0
again.... traction would be nice :( what would be better is a 60 - 120mph calculator (what most of my highway races are) :D |
Highway races?? naughty, naughty... :nono:
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lol, safer than 0 - 60 cause atleast on the highway i don't get sideways :p:
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