Tag: top
Calculating Top Speed
by Subachad on Feb.03, 2010, under Automotive Tech
Wondering how much power it will take to get your car up to 200 MPH? Here’s an equation to help you find out. (this information is from August 2001 Sport Compact Car)
Aero Horsepower: Drag x Speed or HP at the wheels
Frontal Area: Amount of Frontal Area (large hood scoops, mirrors and bumper openings add to this and decrease your top speed.
Cd: Coefficient Drag.
Speed: In MPH
Aero Horsepower (wheel horsepower) = 0.000007 x Frontal Area x Cd x Speed3
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