Dinan 540i Race Car

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And they pay BMW for a lot of information. After looking at the E34 I think I need to change my pants. OHOHOHOHOHOHOH [bmwdance] [clap] [pray]
 
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epj3 said:
Why's that weird? BMW got 1400hp out of a turbo 4 cylinder (in formula 1) and it was reliable and lasted.
Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.
 
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brahtw8 said:
Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.
Exactly, and in this case, by soooo much more.
 
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brahtw8 said:
Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.
Well put. [pray]

On a side note, that has to be one unusual looking dyno graph.
 


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