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MG mad · 26-10-12, 01:36 AM

Firstly, 0.7s in a 0-60 sprint is quite a bit. As has already been mentioned, there's a lot more to it than just power, and even power to weight. Gearing makes a big difference - great example is the TF 160 (6.9s) and ZR160 (7.4s), which both have the same engine and similar weight, but different final drive ratios and different size tyres.

26-10-12, 01:36 AM	#15
MG mad Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 175	Firstly, 0.7s in a 0-60 sprint is quite a bit. As has already been mentioned, there's a lot more to it than just power, and even power to weight. Gearing makes a big difference - great example is the TF 160 (6.9s) and ZR160 (7.4s), which both have the same engine and similar weight, but different final drive ratios and different size tyres. __________________ The Flying Kiwi "Driving sideways is the Meaning of Life" 1987 MG Metro - 1440cc fast road car 1988 MG Metro Turbo - standard, for now... 1970 MG Midget - 1.9L Scholar + big valve VVC + supercharger + RWD = YEEHAA! 1996 MGF 1.8i - Project Rally Car 1998 MGF Abingdon - Wife's fun car 1972 MGBGT - Project V12 MGB (Wife's money pit) 2005 MG ZT-T 260 - Wife's sensible car 2001 MG ZS 180 - LHD - sold to brother 2003 MG ZS 180 - Hurrah! 1956 MG ZA Magnette - the "wife wants to keep me busy" car