Re: [NTLK] more OT

From: Andre Baron (abaron_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Apr 24 2002 - 04:06:32 EDT


O.K. I know I shouldn't continue this way off topic thread, but this brings
to mind a review I saw. Lotus Elise vs Mustang Cobra R, guess who comes out
on top!

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/archives/features/feature02_0502.shtml

André

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sean Sackett" <cyberleader_at_earthlink.net>
To: "NewtonTalk" <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:14 AM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] more OT

>
> on 4/23/02 8:22 PM, Michael_Guzzo/Harmac_at_harmac.com wrote:
>
> > I've not found any
> > credible references to a production automobile with 125 hp that will go
160
> > mph. If someone can point to a published source I would appreciate it.
>
> How about the Lotus Elise? ~130 HP rover K series engine. Car weighs
around
> 1500-1600 lbs or so. I don't know the exact top speed, but ive seen video
of
> one chasing a Ferrari F40 around a racetrack in europe. And not getting
left
> too far behind.
> The Sun international version of the Elise is even better. They swap a
200+
> HP Honda 1.8L I4 in there and its VERY fast.
> --Sean
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