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750 Horse Power?
Posted by Charles Christacopoulos (more from Charles Christacopoulos) on Wed, 26 Jul 2000 10:57:45 
> Behind the wheel of a 750 horsepower Ecopower Saab 9-3 Viggen, Per Eklund, 
> the 1999 European Rallycross Champion, realized his dream of competing at 
> Pikes Peak. In an impressive rookie performance, he captured first place in 
> the Open Class, set a new record for this top division and finished with 
> the second fastest overall time of the day  21.58.

<SNIP>

> HP Rating     750 HP at 8,000 rpm

How do you get this out of a 2 liter engine with a Low Pressure Turbo?

Am I confusing HP with Brake horse power (whatever is the difference).

Formula 1 cars get about 850 HP out of a V12 (3.5lt?) engine.  I mean is
SAAB or General Motors producing nearly as powerful an engine?

Charles
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