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Power to weight ratio of around 12lbs/bhp is fast enough for most driving/passing situations...so 290-300 bhp. Most luxury SUVs have a higher weight to power ratio and they have plenty of power to pass and drive at a brisk pace. So assuming the OP is concerned about having enough to be able to pass but not be guzzling gas, in essence the right balance for a daily driven car, think around that 12/1 weight/power ratio works pretty well.
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In the past I've owned some pretty big power stuff but in the last 10 years or so as long as it's at better than 10lbs per hp with me in it I'm ok. That's usually enough to have some fun if the chassis is worth a damn.
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04-20-2016, 02:37 AM | #51 |
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The 250hp in plenty heaps already for a DD. Most of the time when stuck in traffic it'll be like 40km - 70km, max! Recently got a speeding fine for doing 64 in and 60KM zone....
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I would agree with this, Im around 9 lbs per hp and very happy with a (mostly) reliable car that doesnt push the capacity of the mechanicals and also gets around 30 mpg if I stay out of it on the highway (which never seems to happen). You spend most of your time in your daily so it should be something that gets the blood pumping.
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True... must be for entry-level Mustangs and Camaros (aka pony cars).
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Don't you think it's just so boring though? Long Island driving is mostly 0 - highway speeds so that's a determining factor for me.
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