Re: lets do the math... HP to weight ratio

[Khan Klatt <kmk@pacificrim.net>]

At 3:56 PM -0500 10/9/98, Billy T. wrote:
>Stock GTI  172hp, 2800 lbs, 16.2 pounds to be carried by one hp
>
>
>Stock GLX  172hp, 2900 lbs, 16.8 pounds per hp
>
>Stock A4q  150 hp, 3100 lbs, 20.6 pounds per hp
>
>My GTI  192hp(Dyno proven), 2750 lbs, 14.3 pounds per hp
                             ^^^^^^^^^

Has anyone noticed that Billy's car is 50 pounds lighter than a stock GTI?
Maybe he put a remote control unit in his car so he doesn't have to be *in*
the car to drive it? :-p

Seriously, how did you save 50lbs on the car? Remove the back seats? The
hatchback door? The AC? What? :)

-Khan
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