Re: 90 90q 20v redline top speed

[MSV96@aol.com]

In a note dated 3/11/97 you write:

<<Is the 20V I-5 that much more powerful, or is the coef. of drag that much
less, or, as I imagine the answer will be, is the combination of those two so
great that it is able to overcome the extra weight(the 20V 90 must weigh more
than my CGT)?>>
110hp for the I5 10V vs. 165hp (?) for the 20V, combined with higher redline
(7500? vs 6500), combined with taller gearing, and most importantly the super
low cd of the new 80/90 series based Coupe all add up to yes, this is
realistic. It is pretty well known that cars like ours (your Coupe GT, my
4ksq, and ur-q's) hit an aerodynamic brick wall that takes massive hp to
overcome (I think this is around 125-130 mph...any ur-q owners know from
experience?). Hope that helps clear up your questions.

Mike Veglia
85 4ksq