Torque HP and Weight equation question

Old 04-29-2006, 06:40 AM
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What equation should be used to figure out how much faster a car will go from 0-60mph if only difference is a reduction in weight.

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Default f=ma

so a = f/m

no all you need are some standarized units!!
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Default Re: Torque HP and Weight equation question

This site has a number of interesting calculators. The link below will give you estimated 1/4mile and trap speed for a given HP and car weight.<ul><li><a href="http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/trapspeed_lbs_hp.php">http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/trapspeed_lbs_hp.php</a</li></ul>
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