Does anyone know the formula for calculating the drag racing time from the horsepower and weight of the car? I have had a look on Google and all I can find is calculators not the actual formula.
Drag Racing Time
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, Mar 17 2010 02:02 PM
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 02:04 PM
A proper formula would be very complicated; apart from drag etc the engine's power would be constantly changing as it accelerates through the gears.
force = mass x acceleration would be a good place to start. Then you'd be looking at UVATS equations
force = mass x acceleration would be a good place to start. Then you'd be looking at UVATS equations
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 02:04 PM
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 04:19 PM
You could calculate it, but it's a lot more complicated then I expect most formula's allow. things like drag coefficient, frontal area, rolling resistance, tyre pressures, transmission losses, power and torque curves, etc will all have an effect.
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