View Single Post
Old 07-08-2014, 01:00 PM   #35
SSDiv6
VIP Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Posts: 3,045
Likes: 712
Liked 1,605 Times in 583 Posts
Default Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com

Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Beard View Post
It's not. HP is HP (again, unless there's an airflow difference). FWD conversion cars *utilize* the given HP more efficiently due to both aerodynamics and chassis. I do believe they have an advantage. It's just not a function of the engine.
Michael, I was referring to FJ's interpretation of your statement.

Yes, the dynamics of the FWD versus a RWD are a big differentiators as regards to performance, especially as regards to acceleration and ground effects throughout the run.
SSDiv6 is offline   Reply With Quote