Futuristic Electric Vehicle

[j2k4]

Well enough put, however the mindless addition of the word "brake" is, I feel, a misguided attempt to enhance the descriptiveness of a term heretofore easily understood.

All in order to recognize such things are measured with a dynamometer?

Pish and posh, I say.

On the other hand, your points about the traditional purposes of American horsepower are well taken and on-point.

I do however occasionally wax nostalgic for the days of my youth when I was precluded from cornering quickly; my straight-line speed was sufficient in most cases to allow me time for a sandwich before my opponent crossed the line.

[<TROUBLE^MAKER>]

It aint a HEMI with out a sixpack.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by <TROUBLE^MAKER>@19 February 2004 - 15:16


It aint a HEMI with out a sixpack.

That would be rare, indeed.

Looks like trips from a 440 wedge to me.

The 426 was a dual-quad (eight barrel) engine; two Carter AFBs.

Rated at 425 hp for the insurance actuarys; actually in the range of 550-575 with a good sharp tune.

YEEHAA&#33;&#33;

[clocker]

Originally posted by 4th gen@18 February 2004 - 21:54


The reason I&#39;m not excited about American cars is that they are a large, inefficient engine with jelly suspension, crap brakes and excess weight. Engineered to go very quickly in a straight line and make a good noise, not to drive.

Horses for courses and all that

4thGen,
I believe I saw a large and fairly irate contingent of Cobra owners on their way over to see you.
I heard muttering about "sissified stringback gloves" and "effete European crap".

You may want to warm up your Morris Minor right now.
I"m sure they&#39;ll be willing to pot you a hundred mile head start...

[Biggles]

Clocker

I suggest twenty laps of the M25.


Of course metal fatigue and old age may wear out both cars and contestants. (although the Morris Minor may survive)

[clocker]

An excellent suggestion, Biggles my man.
I doubt however, that there is enough petrol in Britain to power a Cobra for twenty laps of the M25.
Could you arrange to lay on some extra?

[Biggles]

At nearly &#036;7.5 dollars a gallon that may be tricky.


I believe Fugley&#39;s good lady wife does a rather potent boiled cabbage. Will a Cobra&#39;s engine cope with such an explosive mixture?

[Rat Faced]

Shes Ukrainian you know



Biggles, i had to split that other thread...after your last hijacking

:-"

[Biggles]

I&#39;ll get me coat


:-"

[Busyman]

A mid 9 second quarter is impressive, I respect that. However, stick it in a series of corners or, better yet, a track, and I&#39;ll just laugh at it&nbsp;

The reason I&#39;m not excited about American cars is that they are a large, inefficient engine with jelly suspension, crap brakes and excess weight. Engineered to go very quickly in a straight line and make a good noise, not to drive.

Horses for courses and all that

A typical un-American response. You say that like ALL foreign cars ARE efficient. Pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaze&#33;&#33;&#33;






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