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Old 07-21-2001, 01:42 PM   #13
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Originally posted by MiracleMax:
[B] Weight actually doesn't have anything to do with the top speed of a vehicle. Drag has everything to do with it. Frontal area is a biggie and afterwards how well turbulence is managed (minimizing aerodynamic drag) probably has the biggest effect.[B]
Aerodynamics is a bigger factor than weight in top speed, but think of it this way: What is *your* top speed? now put on a 50 lb. backpack.....
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