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Are SPG's Slower than A Normal 900T? I Think So.
Posted by The Red Baron (more from The Red Baron) on Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:57:19
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It would seem to me that they would have to be. Particularly in the 85-89 model years. The spg wheels weigh more than the 15 spoke turbo wheels and I have heard estimates that the spg panels add about 80 pounds to the weight of the car. There is no way that a 5 more horsepower and 7 more ft-lbs. of torque is going to make up for this extra weight. I have never heard anyone address this and I am curious to hear what others have to say. This could be a factor in why auto magazines of the time tested our cars (usually an spg) at speeds slower than we would like to think. I am not knocking SPG's (I would love to own one) but it would seem to me that popular opinion around here differs from common sense.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Are SPG's Slower than A Normal 900T? I Think So., The Red Baron, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:57:19 <-- Viewing This Message
- Mine's always seemed to be a quick enough car 316hp @6500rpm n/m, Mike K., Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:32:59
- No question for '86 models..., IrieTom
, Tue, 21 Aug 2001 08:23:08 - As an 85 Aero driver I'd have to agree, Jo K, Tue, 21 Aug 2001 00:45:50
- Re: Are SPG's Slower than A Normal 900T? I Think So., GM, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:25:20
- Re: Are SPG's Slower than A Normal 900T? I Think So., Jack T., Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:01:08
- Faster in auto-x competition, Kevin K , Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:49:06
- True, The Red Baron, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:00:07
- Re: Are SPG's Slower than A Normal 900T? I Think So., Randy Thatcher
, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:21:30
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