i've got a 4x4 sapph cos running approx 380bhp. when it comes to the strip i demolish any 2wd cossies off the line, but as we get closer to the end i see them closing up on me. could the 4x4 have different gear ratios then to those of the 2wd cars?! or do 2wd have better top end speed?!

please get back to me as i'm going to loose it soon !

 

a 2wd cossie with the same power as your car will have a faster top end
then your 4x4 due to the power loss through the 4x4 drivetrain. havent looked into comparing the 2wd and 4x4 gear ratios

 

gear ratios 4wd 1st (3.61:1) 2nd (2.08:1) 3rd (1.36:1) 4th (1.00:1) 5th (0.83:1) Final drive ratio (3.62:1)

gear ratios 2wd 1st (2.95:1) 2nd (1.93:1) 3rd (1.33:1) 4th (100:1) 5th (0.80:1) Final drive ratio (3.64:1)

 

thanx a million for the replies! i appreciate it, well now i know why 2wds catch up with me towards the end, we'll need to think of something to improva top end speeds then