Dinan software now online (610hp) - $3499

[JCL]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

Correct, but its always a HP (and gearing) resolvable problem. Give the X 1000hp and see how fast she pulls from 100mph

Or one could drive something that isn't quite as much of a brick....

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by JCL

Or one could drive something that isn't quite as much of a brick....

The X5M drag coefficient of 0.38 isn't that 'brick-like'.

My Z06 is .34 Cd by way of comparison.

Believe it or not

It's mostly about (gearing and) HP.




Edit - THIS is brick-like at .54 Cd

[JCL]

Originally Posted by HIRISC

The X5M drag coefficient of 0.38 isn't that 'brick-like'.

My Z06 is .34 Cd by way of comparison.

'Brick like' referred to frontal area as well as drag coefficient. Look at your photo of the two vehicles side by side.

Anyway, I think the X5M is a very impressive vehicle. I just think that high speed runs will be naturally limited by the aerodynamics.

[HIRISC]

Originally Posted by JCL

'Brick like' referred to frontal area as well as drag coefficient. Look at your photo of the two vehicles side by side.

Anyway, I think the X5M is a very impressive vehicle. I just think that high speed runs will be naturally limited by the aerodynamics.

....and horsepower