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Old 12-29-2008, 11:48 PM
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Default Drag reduction

You need about 750Hp with hardtop to go 220mph (580Hp for 200mph). Are you allowed to use a hardtop? Or a single racing screen?

The single racing screen reduces frontal area from about 16.5 sqft to 12sqft.
I am sure you can confirm frontal area looking at some of your CAD files.

Remember, the car tends to lift at speed and increases frontal area and aerodynamic drag.
Keep it down and you gain.

Dom
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