Well, how would you estimate drivetrain loss then? (archive)

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Well, how would you estimate drivetrain loss then? (archive)

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Posted by Dean on February 18, 2001 at 11:24:13:

In Reply to: the car is 240hp, you can't assume 15% loss. posted by Ben FR on February 18, 2001 at 10:48:31:

(posted from: user631731223.tn.sprint-hsd.net (63.173.122.3))

Looking for a thoughtful reply, rather than a kneejerk negative response to someone's very good post.

the percentage of loss in horsepower and torque is not set at 15%. If your coupe is pulling in 217hp at the rear wheels your percentage loss is (1 - 217/240)*100%

-Ben FR

"kneejerk negative response" Ben FR 13:35 2/18/2001 (8)
- Re: not correct (m) ben keyes 16:01 2/18/2001 (0)
- Re: "kneejerk negative response" Dean 15:57 2/18/2001 (6)
  - The 240 HP number can't be accurate.... MPressed 17:56 2/18/2001 (0)
  - i am assuming the 240hp figure is accurate Ben FR 16:06 2/18/2001 (4)
    - assuming makes an ad hoc post facto ass of you! Marshall 20:05 2/18/2001 (1)
      - Speaking in an "ex ante" sort of way. Dino 08:50 2/19/2001 (0)
    - Drivetrain Loss For A BMW Is Typically Thought... dpeete 19:44 2/18/2001 (1)
      - Driveline loss for 90-96 Nissan Z's typically 18% Dean 20:07 2/18/2001 (0)

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