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Old 03-09-2015, 08:29 PM   #9
san rensho
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Originally Posted by thstone View Post
I also worry about the use of linear interpolation on a data set (acceleration) that is decidedly non-linear - especially in 1st and 2nd gears.
Exactly. Look at the published HP and torque curves and they are definitely non linear.

But i applaud the OP's thought experiment and attempt.
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