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Norm Peterson · 07-17-2016, 07:54 AM

Really crude numbers.

170-ish uses all 426 HP
Power required is roughly a function of speed (cubed)
200 mph would need 426 x (200/170) x (200/170) x (200/170), or about 693 HP.
Call it 700 for a 5th gen

Let's say the 6th gen is slightly more aerodynamic, call it a 5% better drag coefficient. Now the crude math looks like this . . . 426 x (200/173) x (200/173) x (200/173), or 658.

Both of those HP numbers may be slight over-estimates, because rolling drag does not increase as fast with speed as the aero does. But you're still looking at forced induction or an expensive Xfinity-level NASCAR build if you're thinking normally aspirated.

Norm

07-17-2016, 07:54 AM	#144
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Really crude numbers. 170-ish uses all 426 HP Power required is roughly a function of speed (cubed) 200 mph would need 426 x (200/170) x (200/170) x (200/170), or about 693 HP. Call it 700 for a 5th gen Let's say the 6th gen is slightly more aerodynamic, call it a 5% better drag coefficient. Now the crude math looks like this . . . 426 x (200/173) x (200/173) x (200/173), or 658. Both of those HP numbers may be slight over-estimates, because rolling drag does not increase as fast with speed as the aero does. But you're still looking at forced induction or an expensive Xfinity-level NASCAR build if you're thinking normally aspirated. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)