FI with continous high speed driving 130MPH+

DEpointfive0 · 12-06-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

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.

What spreadsheet? A Bugatti Veyron needs 250hp to reach 155MPH

Quote:

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

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.

Quote:

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.

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

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