IML: 200 mph?

[dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> > A properly built 440 at 6200rpm, 3.55 gears and an O/D unit behind the
> > transmission will move a 5000 lb. Imperial at about 200mph.  Just gotta
> > find the right tires.


Sorry, but that's extreme.  It would take WAY too much power to achieve that
type of speed with a remotely streetable 440.  The power required goes up with
the third power of speed.  While 150 may be reasonable for a well set up car,
200 is totally not.

D^2



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