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Old 09-21-2006, 08:56 AM   #13
Adam
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster



Based on these reasonable estimates, the calculations showed that the Boxster will hit the wall (aerodynamically limited) at 176.2MPH (Coincidentally, I have never heard of a Natrually Aspirated, Gasoline fueled Boxster reaching this speed). The car would need to be modified to produce 532 HP (my theoretical limit of how much you can Bore and Stroke the motor and still use Natural Aspiration, Gasoline as a Fuel, and retain reasonable strengh).


Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Are you saying a boxster needs approx 532 hp do 176.2 mph? If it had a taller ratio surely it would be able to due more with that kind of power. Is the stock boxster redline limited at 176.2 mph? If not then what speed?
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