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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 04:55 AM
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Default Aerodynamic drag...our biggest enemy!

actual technical stuff! in the Integra forum!

Originally Posted by MichaelDelaney of Team-Integra.net
HP loss due to Aerodynamic Drag= [Cd * A * (V^3) ] / 150,000

where:

Cd = drag Coefficient
A = frontal area in sq. ft.
V = Velocity (speed) in MPH


Cd for all gen Integras = 0.32

Frontal Areas (ft^2 )

Gen 1 20.16

Gen 2 nonVTEC 24.47
Gen 2 VTEC 19.54

Gen 3 20.50
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20 MPH = .35 Hp
60 MPH = 9.4 Hp
90 MPH = 31.9 Hp
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