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Old 10-21-2007, 04:03 PM   #1
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Is Horsepower Overrated?

I just watched the America Le Mans series final at Laguna Seca. The Audi R10 won the race and the overall. Great racing. In second was the Penske Porsche RS Spyder just seconds behind. While the Audi was faster in the straights the Porsche laid down faster best lap times all season.

Compare these two cars:

Audi R10 2040 lbs, approx. 700hp, approx. 1000lbs torque, lbs/hp 2.9

Porsche RS 1708 lbs, approx. 500hp, approx. 500lbs torque, lbs/hp 3.4

That is a HUGE difference in power. Why didn't Audi run away from everyone? Why did Porsche turn faster lap times? Are the Penske drivers that good? What gives?
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