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Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:23:31 -0500
From: "The Malt Hound" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message 
news:3480njF47thldU1nospamvidual.net...
> 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

Good Point!

MaltHound 

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