Re: [NTLK] OT - Off topic - US drivers

From: Joost van de Griek (gyorpb_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:42:39 EDT


On 2002-04-23 18:37, "Michael_Guzzo/Harmac_at_harmac.com"
<Michael_Guzzo/Harmac_at_harmac.com> wrote:

> I guess the 5.7 liters and 500+ HP that NASCAR racing cars need to go that
> fast is just wasted displacement and energy.

The power isn't wasted (as much as) the displacement. You can easily pull
that kind of power out of a 2.0 liter engine. Add a little better car design
and you're golden.

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