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19-01-2008, 12:38 PM

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Fiesta Cossie,
1305kg with fuel and driver (as its run on the strip and track)
450bhp/fly.
= 345bhp/ton
= 11.1@124mph, 0-60=3.04, 0-100=6.88, 60-100=3.84

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 450
Weight with Driver (KG) : 1305
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 350.36
0 - 60 (Secs) : 3.23
0 - 100 (Secs) : 8.01
60 - 100 (Secs) : 4.78
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 11.78
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 121.26
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 11.38
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 125.46

xr2tt,
1005kg with fuel and driver (as its run on the strip and track)
190bhp/fly
= 189bhp/ton
= 13.6@100mph

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 190
Weight with Driver (KG) : 1005
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 192.09
0 - 60 (Secs) : 5.88
0 - 100 (Secs) : 14.86
60 - 100 (Secs) : 8.98
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 14.29
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 98.07
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 14.09
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 99.83

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19-01-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingy

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Originally Posted by MadRod

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Originally Posted by S1rst

All these power to weight figures are irrelevent though really as everyones quoting flywheel power. Its the power thats put down on the road that matters.

This is all just light hearted fun & means nothing, you actually have to run your car against the clock to really see how fast it is, few do cos this is much easier

also add a few corners in it to LOL

Dingy
You can do what you like to do ie. Social dont overtake in the corners Track days without an incredible Power/Weight ratio in fact too much Power is an hinderance, what I do is totally about how much Power you have, sorry but its true.

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19-01-2008, 03:21 PM

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19-01-2008, 03:22 PM

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All these power to weight figures are irrelevent though really as everyones quoting flywheel power. Its the power thats put down on the road that matters.

What?

You are joking right?

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19-01-2008, 05:23 PM

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All these power to weight figures are irrelevent though really as everyones quoting flywheel power. Its the power thats put down on the road that matters.

What?

You are joking right?

He's right.

Wheel/bhp, and wieght as driven is what's important.

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19-01-2008, 06:53 PM

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19-01-2008, 07:01 PM

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19-01-2008, 07:16 PM

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19-01-2008, 07:20 PM

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My Evo 5 is making 268bhp/ton (need my stroker kit fitted with a gt series turbo this year to push it up a bit)

My 2000 Yamaha R6 is producing around 639bhp/ton

1. Spiky 205 GTI with 205BHP per Ton
2. dingy MK2 escort 591bhp per ton
3. Rhys M2 Mondeo 74bhp per ton
4. fuzzy bmw e30 cosworth 213.6 bhp per ton
5. Nick 911 TT (996) DMS 380bhp per ton
6. rapidcossie saf 423 bhp per ton
7. bonus_boys mk4 168 bhp per ton
8. Jase / Rattys Track Maestro 306.6 per ton
9. Elwood - Focus ST - 187Bhp per ton
10. Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
11. Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
18. Red16 - Yamaha R6 - 639bhp/ton

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19-01-2008, 07:27 PM

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19-01-2008, 07:48 PM

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am I fook addin the lowest bhp-ton figure to the list

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19-01-2008, 07:54 PM

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mk2 fiesta zetec

off gas around 240-250bhp/ton
on gas around 480-490bhp/ton

just need to finish the fucker

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19-01-2008, 08:37 PM

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1. Spiky 205 GTI with 205BHP per Ton
2. dingy MK2 escort 591bhp per ton
3. Rhys M2 Mondeo 74bhp per ton
4. fuzzy bmw e30 cosworth 213.6 bhp per ton
5. Nick 911 TT (996) DMS 380bhp per ton
6. rapidcossie saf 423 bhp per ton
7. bonus_boys mk4 168 bhp per ton
8. Jase / Rattys Track Maestro 306.6 per ton
9. Elwood - Focus ST - 187Bhp per ton
10. Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
11. Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
17. Radders - Pulsar GTiR - 232bhp/ton
18. Rob84 - S14a 200SX - 236.95bhp/ton

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 295
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1265
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 236.95
0 - 60 (Secs) : 4.81
0 - 100 (Secs) : 11.48
60 - 100 (Secs) : 6.67
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.12
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 106.88
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.02
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 108.10

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19-01-2008, 09:53 PM

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what weight is a std road going sapphire cossie then- I would guesstimate at 1600 KG fuelled and all fluids and with me driving?
BHP- I would say my Stg3 330bhp YB may produce a genuine 260 max at the wheels? so the calculation of 260/1.6=162.5 bhp per ton at best? I told you a std cosworth was over rated.

My gsxr 750 weighs at least 280kg with me on and produces 110bhp at the wheels max so around 392bhp per ton real world figures= much quicker than most things you meet on a sunday morning

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19-01-2008, 09:56 PM

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How much does a Saph cos weigh ?

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19-01-2008, 09:58 PM

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Well thats answered my question

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19-01-2008, 09:59 PM

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I think dry weight of 1350 so plus driver and fluids? but don know for sure. whats your Dolly weigh though

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19-01-2008, 10:04 PM

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I think my dolly weighs 1100 kgs ?
My Dolopofshit made 640 atfw, Am now running a 150 shot of nos (santapods calling )
600 lbs lighter than a saph
Did an 11.1 1/4 @132mph the end of last year without Nos

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 740
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1100
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 683.53
0 - 60 (Secs) : 2.80
0 - 100 (Secs) : 5.33
60 - 100 (Secs) : 2.53
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.59
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 142.82
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.49
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 144.44
Its all about wheelspin

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19-01-2008, 10:08 PM

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IF YES IF its 790hp
Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 790
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1100
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 729.71
0 - 60 (Secs) : 2.77
0 - 100 (Secs) : 5.06
60 - 100 (Secs) : 2.28
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.42
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 146.25
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.32
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 147.90

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19-01-2008, 10:10 PM

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AND IF ITS 1000KGS
Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 790
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1000
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 802.68
0 - 60 (Secs) : 2.76
0 - 100 (Secs) : 5.04
60 - 100 (Secs) : 2.28
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.40
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 146.42
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 10.30
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 148.08
I CAN DREAM I KNOW
The pod opens soon though

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19-01-2008, 10:12 PM

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I wonder what Terrys blue mk2 is
Very low 10s on the 1/4

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19-01-2008, 10:12 PM

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and with me driving a perfect quarter mile it should be possible to do a 13.47@ 105.99

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 330
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1600
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 209.56
0 - 60 (Secs) : 5.30
0 - 100 (Secs) : 12.35
60 - 100 (Secs) : 7.05
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.57
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 104.81
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 13.47
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 105.99

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19-01-2008, 10:28 PM

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I wonder what Terrys blue mk1 is
Very low 10s on the 1/4

I think you mean Mk2

VERY fast car that is

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21-01-2008, 11:59 AM

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How much does a Saph cos weigh ?

My 92 4x4 with leather, mongoose, 17's, amp, sub and 1/4 tank weighed in at 1400Kg on the calibrated weighbridge at work

(no driver)

Acording to its certification sticker its +/- 20KG and altered by 80kg when I got out of the car.

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21-01-2008, 05:38 PM

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Our Sunbeam is 560bhp, weighs in at 905KG with fuel and all fluids ready to roll!

Power to weight: 619bhp/tonne.

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21-01-2008, 05:39 PM

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a 2wd saf weighs 1265 does it not?

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21-01-2008, 06:04 PM

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1. Spiky 205 GTI with 205BHP per Ton
2. dingy MK2 escort 591bhp per ton
3. Rhys M2 Mondeo 74bhp per ton
4. fuzzy bmw e30 cosworth 213.6 bhp per ton
5. Nick 911 TT (996) DMS 380bhp per ton
6. rapidcossie saf 423 bhp per ton
7. bonus_boys mk4 168 bhp per ton
8. Jase / Rattys Track Maestro 306.6 per ton
9. Elwood - Focus ST - 187Bhp per ton
10. Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
11. Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
17. Radders - Pulsar GTiR - 232bhp/ton
18. Rob84 - S14a 200SX - 236.95bhp/ton
19. CraigJ - Mongoose ZX10 - 409.41bhp/ton
20. Norris Motorsport - Talbot Sunbeam - 619bhp/ton

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21-01-2008, 06:10 PM

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Mine is 230BHP per ton BUT with me in the car and a full tank of fuel its 209.5BHP per ton

IMO if this is to copare people on track it should be power to weight with driver and full tank in car no?

WTF happend to me and Leecavturbo back on page 2?

.Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
.Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
17. Radders - Pulsar GTiR - 232bhp/ton
18. Rob84 - S14a 200SX - 236.95bhp/ton
19. CraigJ - Mongoose ZX10 - 409.41bhp/ton

Radders see you got 2HP more than me for Bedford

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1. Spiky 205 GTI with 205BHP per Ton
2. dingy MK2 escort 591bhp per ton
3. Rhys M2 Mondeo 74bhp per ton
4. fuzzy bmw e30 cosworth 213.6 bhp per ton
5. Nick 911 TT (996) DMS 380bhp per ton
6. rapidcossie saf 423 bhp per ton
7. bonus_boys mk4 168 bhp per ton
8. Jase / Rattys Track Maestro 306.6 per ton
9. Elwood - Focus ST - 187Bhp per ton
10. Leecavturbo 267.94/ton
11. Gatecrasher - Escos - 230BHP per ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
17. Radders - Pulsar GTiR - 232bhp/ton
18. Rob84 - S14a 200SX - 236.95bhp/ton
19. CraigJ - Mongoose ZX10 - 409.41bhp/ton
20. Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
21. Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
22. Nash - Saph 2WD - 341.39bhp/ton

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21-01-2008, 06:18 PM

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a 2wd saf weighs 1265 does it not?

i would of thought you be lookin @ 1350kg for a road car fueled up, plus driver.

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21-01-2008, 07:35 PM

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Type: Sapphire 4-dr saloon in Ghia trim, but 170 mph speedometer and no tachometer redline, unique body colour-matched front grille bumper/air dam, rear· 'hoop' spoiler and side sill extensions by Marley. Cd: 0.33. Dimensions: As for 1986 RS Cosworth 3-dr, but length 176 in (4,460 m); width 67 in (1,700 mm); weight 2,750 lb (1,250 kg).

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thought that was right?

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21-01-2008, 07:38 PM

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Quote:

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Our Sunbeam is 560bhp, weighs in at 905KG with fuel and all fluids ready to roll!

Power to weight: 619bhp/tonne.

thats awesome karl

would love a passenger ride in that

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21-01-2008, 08:31 PM

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thought that was right?

Thats a std car, not sure what fluids that inc's,
but wont inc your bigger brakes, gearbox, zorst, inter, steario, extra's, driver.

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Mine is 230BHP per ton BUT with me in the car and a full tank of fuel its 209.5BHP per ton

IMO if this is to copare people on track it should be power to weight with driver and full tank in car no?

WTF happend to me and Leecavturbo back on page 2?

Not tracking it mate, Money needs to go else where..... Will be coming though as a driver with Spiky

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22-01-2008, 07:27 AM

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a 2wd saf weighs 1265 does it not?

i would of thought you be lookin @ 1350kg for a road car fueled up, plus driver.

Ive used 1350kg for my calcs.

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22-01-2008, 10:09 AM

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1. Spiky 205 GTI with 205BHP per Ton
2. dingy MK2 escort 591bhp per ton
3. Rhys M2 Mondeo 74bhp per ton
4. fuzzy bmw e30 cosworth 213.6 bhp per ton
5. Nick 911 TT (996) DMS 380bhp per ton
6. rapidcossie saf 423 bhp per ton
7. bonus_boys mk4 168 bhp per ton
8. Jase / Rattys Track Maestro 306.6 per ton
9. Elwood - Focus ST - 187Bhp per ton
10. Leecavturbo 267.94/ton
11. Gatecrasher - Escos - 230BHP per ton
12. Dave - MG ZS 180 - 141 bhp/ton
13. AlexF - MINI GP - 210 bhp/ton
14. Jonnybravo - Nova xe - 499.9 bhp per ton
15. Fiecos Dan - fiesta cossie - 345bhp/ton
16. Red16 - Evo 5 - 268bhp/ton
17. Radders - Pulsar GTiR - 232bhp/ton
18. Rob84 - S14a 200SX - 236.95bhp/ton
19. CraigJ - Mongoose ZX10 - 409.41bhp/ton
20. Jimboxr4x4 - 232 bhp per ton
21. Paul Eggleton - M3 CSL - 250 bhp/ton
22. Nash - Saph 2WD - 341.39bhp/ton
23. Alan - Mk6 Fiesta 2.0 Conv - 166 bhp/ton

thanks god for Rhys