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Driver's experience and weight... (archive)
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Posted by Justin on December 13, 1999 at 09:10:31:

In Reply to: Weight diff. between US-EU cars posted by Lez on December 12, 1999 at 23:37:33:

The benefit of a lighter car is highly dependant on the skill of the driver. In pro racing, the rule of thumb, 10lbs = 1hp. Such a comparison is only made in the sense of speed through a road track. 10lbs will generally NOT equal 1hp in 1/4 mile testing... but the additional handling and interial benefits of 10 less lbs will let an experienced driver navigate through a roadtrack as if he had 1 extra pony power.

Now, for a street/soloII driver, it is more like every 20~25lbs is like 1hp. I hope that helps.

Justin
bmw.mitsu.suzuki

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