The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

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Originally Posted by Supergoji

found this formula on the lotus forums. seeing as they hate weight this equation most likely has some truth to it.

save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp ** EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs)

That formula assumes a 1984 lb car also known as a lotus. It's just a power to weight formula. It seems a little off too should be something like

equivalent horsepower= (hp*original weight)/(original weight - amount removed)

or say Ehp=(332*3232)/(3232-100)

Ehp=1073024/3132 Ehp=342.6 so a 100lb savings = 10.6 horsepower

But you aren't making more horsepower it just means you now have the same power to weight as the guy with the stillen exhaust