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Re: Twin 16v Motor pics and site(Vw's figures)



Chris,
well, i know my fn can hit 60 in 2nd. With sick horse like that car is
running, an fn may be a good match.
Al


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Z." <czvw@mediaone.net>
To: "Scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: Twin 16v Motor pics and site(Vw's figures)


> From: "Brian Haygood"
> > So that 575hp MIGHT pull low threes if the wind resistance doesn't spoil
> > your day (probably won't affect it noticeably up to 60mph), and assuming
> you
> > can shift well and have enough meat to handle the power (probably do, or
> at
> > least could).  It really depends on the weight, but I'm guessing they
> won't
> > break 2300lbs.   I wonder how it would handle?  If they do a good job
> > designing the rear suspension it could handle really well, I guess.
> >
>     Anyone know what kind of gearing is on this thing?  Most high
> performance cars that I know of with low 0-60 times can hit 60 in first
> gear.  This takes the shift time out of the equation for a 0-60 run.
>
> Chris
>
>
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