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inferno · 08-27-2002, 02:56 PM

Just because it is light doesn't mean it isn't safe. Sure if it were to get into a collision with a behemoth SUV things would be bad, but then again, an SUV would put a hurtin on most cars on the road today. The final drive for the ITR powered Lotus is 4.40:1 btw. I still don't see why people can't believe the Lotus could beat the Cobra R so here are some numbers for you.

Cobra R
Weight = 3400lbs
Hp = 385
Hp to weight ratio = 1:8.95

ITR Elise
Weight = 1700lbs
Hp = 200
Hp to weight ratio = 1:8.5

Very similar but the Elise has the advantage. Another thing that probably has an effect is aerodynamics. The Elise has a lot less frontal surface area and probably has a lower Cd, but I can't be 100% certain of that.

08-27-2002, 02:56 PM	#23
inferno The Instigator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: So Cal and Houston Posts: 764	Just because it is light doesn't mean it isn't safe. Sure if it were to get into a collision with a behemoth SUV things would be bad, but then again, an SUV would put a hurtin on most cars on the road today. The final drive for the ITR powered Lotus is 4.40:1 btw. I still don't see why people can't believe the Lotus could beat the Cobra R so here are some numbers for you. Cobra R Weight = 3400lbs Hp = 385 Hp to weight ratio = 1:8.95 ITR Elise Weight = 1700lbs Hp = 200 Hp to weight ratio = 1:8.5 Very similar but the Elise has the advantage. Another thing that probably has an effect is aerodynamics. The Elise has a lot less frontal surface area and probably has a lower Cd, but I can't be 100% certain of that. __________________ The most powerful weapon known to man is the human brain....unfortunately, many people are walking around unarmed.