Mopar, you a fan of the Dodge Charger Daytona/Plymouth Superbird by chance?
I love the classic Dodges.
I love the classic Dodges.
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Yep. Suberbrids, Cudas, Chargers, Coronets, you name it. I love the new Vipers too. The Dodge Viper Twin Turbo Coupe V12 can outdo the Bugatti Veyron ( or Veycrap as I call them ). And the veyron has 8 rads, (one for it's spoiler... WTH?) 16 cyllinders and is heavier then all the sumos in the world. Okay, that last fact may be made up, but still.Originally posted by The Toecutter View Post
The Dodge Ram SRT10 has a SRT10 Viper Motor. It's the fastest production truck in the world, reaching speeds of 260-280 KM/H.Last edited by Trebsay; 10-20-2007, 01:11 AM. -
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I have a liking for the old 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona. Why? 0.28 drag coefficient, better than most cars being sold today. The most aerodynamic car currently being sold in the U.S. is the Toyota Prius, with a 0.26 drag coefficient, and the average new car is around a 0.33. The Prius' fuel economy benefit over normal cars came not only from the hybrid drive, but perhaps moreso from the reduced drag.
Contrary to popular belief, aerodynamic cars don't have to be ugly. If someone built a V8 musclecar that had a 0.16 drag coefficient and 22 square foot frontal area with about a 2,800 lbs curb weight, it would get about 35 mpg combined without sacrificing any horsepower, low-end torque, or engine displacement.
Never heard of a V12 Viper; those usually have 8.0L V10s? I've always loved the looks of the Viper, but too heavy for my tastes and the early models had the aerodynamics of a brick. That engine though, is a marvel to behold. Just staring at it in an example with the hood propped up really messes with my head...
I'd make an educated guess that the SRT10 truck is unstable at speeds greater than 100 mph and probably vulnerable to cross winds, just looking at it. The overall shape of pickup trucks tends to produce high lift and low downforce with copious amounts of drag. This drag is why they tend to guzzle gas as well, and the high lift/low downforce combined with the high center of gravity will usually aid in the driver losing control at speed or while cornering. Just 2 degrees of yaw, and it's all over...The unnecessary felling of a tree, perhaps the growth of centuries, seems to me a crime little short of murder." ~ Thomas JeffersonComment
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Yeah, once that Truck gets over 220 Km/H, you do not want to be in it. The V12 Viper is rare only 27 are made a year. I don't know tons on aerodynamics. ( as in formulas for MPG and stuff ). But I really don't care for those Japanese cars.Originally posted by The Toecutter View PostLast edited by Trebsay; 10-20-2007, 01:33 AM.Comment
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Do you have any links or info on this V12 Viper? I'm interested. I've never heard of such a thing.The unnecessary felling of a tree, perhaps the growth of centuries, seems to me a crime little short of murder." ~ Thomas JeffersonComment
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Well it's a Hennessey Viper Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Coupe:Originally posted by The Toecutter View Post
Realized: It's a V10, anywas though it is different. I messed up. >.<. One of the links I had mentioned 12 cylinders though. Maybe you've actually heard of it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henness...000_Twin_Turbo
That article sucks.Comment
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I've heard of the Henessey. That thing's a monster, and I wouldn't recommend driving a Viper more than 210 unless some radical body modifications were made or a lot more weight added. The last thing you want is the car going airborne 220+...The unnecessary felling of a tree, perhaps the growth of centuries, seems to me a crime little short of murder." ~ Thomas JeffersonComment
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Haha. I wondered were all these post went. What other cars are you a fan of?Comment
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Dodge Dart FTW."Mindless killing doesn't do a lot for me anymore." - SampsonComment
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Wow. It's a conversation.Comment
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Chaparral 2J Race Car.
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Monocoque: Aluminum monocoque
Engine: 8112 cc normally aspirated Chevrolet V8 90º, secondary 274 cc Rockwell JLO to drive suction fan (55+ hp)
Horsepower: 700+ hp
Tranmission: 3-speed automatic
Length: 3683 mm
Width: 1981 mm
Weight: 821 kgs
Year: 1970
Gotta love a 1970 car that can get going 300-400 KM/H
This car is meant for turning though. Mentioned above, but it has a snowmobile motor just to suck it to the ground. That's some pretty insane gorund effects.
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We made a car that got 479 mpg...but it wasn't street legal.
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Opel Eco Speedster:
It only had a 112 horsepower, 1.3L inline 4 cylinder diesel engine, but due to a weight of only 1,454 lbs and a 0.20 drag coefficient, it not only top 155 mph, it can also return 94 mpg US combined.
Imagine running that thing on hempseed oil.The unnecessary felling of a tree, perhaps the growth of centuries, seems to me a crime little short of murder." ~ Thomas JeffersonComment
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