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Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2005 17:59:33 +0000
From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com>
Subject: Re: New car - drawn to the Dark Side


The Malt Hound wrote: > If that were true (ie that the SAAB delivers more torque *to the wheels*) > and that they are close to the same weight, then the SAAB would have a > shorter 0-60 time. Since they are the same time, either the SAAB is heavier > or it is geared higher so the crankshaft torque advantage (which may be > higher, I don't know) is negated. You're missing one variable - the turbo lag. Maximum torque is delivered at full boost pressure, which isn't reached immediately. This results in a lower 0-60 time than would be achieved if the torque curve was the same as for a naturally aspirated engine. -- Grunff

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