Performance Calculator

[SMIFTER]

I know its just a bit of fun, but surprisingly accurate on the cars I've tested!<br>
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My old Roadster - 80BHP, rwd, 790kg, 0-60=9.98s (10.9s)<br>
My A4 - 150BHP,fwd,1300kg, 0-60=8.91s (8.5s)<br>
Std Sprint, 127bhp,rwd,1100kg 0-60=8.82s (8.7s)<br>
My Octy VRS, 180bhp,fwd,1350kg, 0-60=7.81s(7.9s)<br>
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All reasonably accurate! (official figures in brackets)<br>
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Now with my predicted heavily stripped out and lightened XE powered Sprint with the Nitrous on.<br>
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210bhp, rwd, 900kg, 0-60 = 4.81<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Sounds like motivation to me!!<br>


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[MaddMart]

My Track Sprint = 170 bhp, RWD, 1000kg = 0 - 60 (Secs) : 6.22 <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Bring it on!!<br>
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S2000 = 240bhp, RWD, 1200kg = 0 - 60 (Secs) : 5.43 Not far out, a bit closer to 6 secs. me thinks!

<p>Martin<br>
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[SMIFTER]

That ties in with the VR6 thread!

<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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Scary XE powered 1974 Dolomite Sprint Trackday Experiment. Maybe someday soon<br>
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2002 Octavia VRS - 20 valves, leather, a turbo and 146mph - Czech it out!! </p><i></i>

[MaddMart]

I know they're "tongue in cheek" figures, but how can they calculate the 0-60 with the three bits of info entered...they can't!

<p>Martin<br>
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[SMIFTER]

From the site<br>
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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>All formulas were designed with trial and error using research from proven road tests in magazines, this covered various different levels of cars that were used as a basis for setting the formulas, for example, figures from Hot Hatches like the Clio 172, to Supercars like the McLaren F1 were used as a guide. Also results from official modified car events were used as a guide when allowing for very high BHP per ton.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br>
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Also look at the calculated tables. Pretty accurate stuff.<br>
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The only one that was miles out was my old roadster - thats because the semi auto box has 2 additional gear changes to make compared to say my VRS!

<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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Scary XE powered 1974 Dolomite Sprint Trackday Experiment. Maybe someday soon<br>
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2002 Octavia VRS - 20 valves, leather, a turbo and 146mph - Czech it out!! </p><i></i>

[Carsreunited]

Bang on for the Cerbera.<br>
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340bhp (Tested not TVR claimed), 1150kg's (4.08 secs) (9.46 to 100)<br>
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[2F45T4U]

How much will my dolly weigh without a driver? Thats less than a 1000 kilo isnt it?<br>
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Weighing a 1000 kilo and with 110 hp it should do 60 in 9.23 seconds. That will keep up with if not beat a Saxo VTR, that is what I want! A chav beater <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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110hp is easy enough isn't it? Its/was 105hp in the TR7 but with; more restrictive zorst manifold, sports pipe, hi flow air filters, lightend flywheel (1850 one is a good kilo or 2 lighter) and fast road cam shaft (apparant 8-10hp) oh and 60,000 miles I should get myself in to 110hp yer?

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[SMIFTER]

i cant remember the exact weight of a Dolly - I think its in the 1100 to 1200 kg bracket. <br>
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Getting down to 1000kgs is possible but requires dedication. How much to you like heating, music and back seats?<br>
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110bhp with a TR7 lump should be easy enough provided its in decent condition to start with.<br>
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<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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Scary XE powered 1974 Dolomite Sprint Trackday Experiment. Maybe someday soon<br>
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2002 Octavia VRS - 20 valves, leather, a turbo and 146mph - Czech it out!! </p><i></i>

[tinweevil]

From the TSSC: 1850<br>
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Dry Vehicle Weight : 969kg 2136lbs <br>
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Capacities <br>
Fuel Tank : 12½ gallons, 57 litres <br>
Engine Oil : 8 pints, 4.5 litres <br>
Gearbox : 1.8 pints, 1.0 litres <br>
Rear Axle : 1½" pints, 0.875 litres <br>
Cooling System : 9½ pints, 5.4 litres <br>
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Fire up yer calculator and search engine Adam.<br>
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Julian<br>


<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></p><i></i>

[Sprint36]

I make that 1031 kg with all the fluids full + Adam ( I reckon about 70 kg max) Call it 1100 kg including driver. you might weigh more Adam, but you probably don't drive round with the tank full do you.<br>
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David

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[LewisK]

These 'calculators' are only taking into consideration the basics though - how well you can actually put that power down, and how much is lost between crank and rear wheels, is just assumed.<br>
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Now, in some cases, the assumption is not far off the real figure, but when things start changing it goes way off! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[davepoth]

I think the kerb weight on the commission plate for PRO says 939kgs dry.

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[SMIFTER]

And I always though Sprints were heavy cars!<br>
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Based on that I reckon I might even be able to get mine down to sub 850 kilos with judicious use of a hole saw <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> as the XE lump/Manta gearbox is a good third lighter than a Sprint engine and box.

<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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Scary XE powered 1974 Dolomite Sprint Trackday Experiment. Maybe someday soon<br>
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2002 Octavia VRS - 20 valves, leather, a turbo and 146mph - Czech it out!! </p><i></i>

[Carsreunited]

Moosehunters was 871kgs I think (no overdrive).<br>
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I Thought the kerb weight for a sprint was 1016kgs. I believe that's in the workshop manual.<br>
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[MaddMart]

I'm pretty sure you're right Scott.

<p>Martin<br>
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