HP/Liter? How do we stack up?
01-13-2008, 12:15 PM
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HP/Liter? How do we stack up?
It's really impressive to look at our motor and see how it performs HP/Liter in comparison to other pretty amaging engines out there....
C32 109
ZR1 Vette 100
E55 87
GT350 83
Z06 72
C32 109
ZR1 Vette 100
E55 87
GT350 83
Z06 72
01-13-2008, 04:10 PM
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
torque's more important then hp...but here are some other hp/liter
NA
s2000 ap1 = 120
rsx dc5 type r = 110
dc2 integra type R = 108
mazda rx-8 = 178
M5 = 100
notice the 4 cyclinders have better hp/liter ratios but no torque.
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s2000 ap1 = 120
rsx dc5 type r = 110
dc2 integra type R = 108
mazda rx-8 = 178
M5 = 100
notice the 4 cyclinders have better hp/liter ratios but no torque.
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01-13-2008, 05:44 PM
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2008 A8L, 2002 996TT X50, 2009 X5
Also, don't forget that F/I engines usually make more hp/liter than N/A engines, so usually they're only compared against other engines in the same group... for example, the new 997 GT2 makes 147.2 hp/liter, the Evo X makes 147.5 hp/liter, etc.
01-13-2008, 06:09 PM
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power from displacement pretty much goes out the door with FI.
If i were to add FI...then i could've put 800hp 1.8L integra...1100hp 3.0L supras and 2000hp vipers.
All the 4 cylinders i listed are NA
01-13-2008, 11:18 PM
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HP/L is interesting but really doesn't mean much when taken by itself. The same can be said to a degree with dyno numbers. (Excepting using dyno numbers as benchmarks for upgrades)
There are so many factors to consider when comparing vehicles such as vehicle weight (A car with 100 HP/L in a 4K lb car will be slower than same in a 3K lb car), gears, etc. As stated, torque is a much better gauge of performance as torque will get you moving and HP will sustain it.
The best gauge for comparison is 1/4 mile timeslips.
There are so many factors to consider when comparing vehicles such as vehicle weight (A car with 100 HP/L in a 4K lb car will be slower than same in a 3K lb car), gears, etc. As stated, torque is a much better gauge of performance as torque will get you moving and HP will sustain it.
The best gauge for comparison is 1/4 mile timeslips.
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01-14-2008, 07:15 AM
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hence why i only stated NA engines...not FI engines. I also only stated the stock power from each NA engine
power from displacement pretty much goes out the door with FI.
If i were to add FI...then i could've put 800hp 1.8L integra...1100hp 3.0L supras and 2000hp vipers.
All the 4 cylinders i listed are NA
power from displacement pretty much goes out the door with FI.
If i were to add FI...then i could've put 800hp 1.8L integra...1100hp 3.0L supras and 2000hp vipers.
All the 4 cylinders i listed are NA
I can remember when 100hp/liter for a stock, street legal N/A engine was somewhat of a "power/efficiency holy grail," yet now it's fairly common to see... which is nice
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
Agreed... I wasn't saying "also, don't forget" to you, but addressing it to the OP, since the OP's list has both F/I and N/A cars on it. In rereading it, I should've clarified my comment was "@ hkycoldrct" but in addition to the point you made.
I can remember when 100hp/liter for a stock, street legal N/A engine was somewhat of a "power/efficiency holy grail," yet now it's fairly common to see... which is nice
I can remember when 100hp/liter for a stock, street legal N/A engine was somewhat of a "power/efficiency holy grail," yet now it's fairly common to see... which is nice
No offense taken..just wanted to make sure my point was clear.
