Vehicle fuel economy comparison

[Priapus]

Yeah.. I am unsure of this "Fuel economy" you guys speak of. I blame Sinbad for this!

 

[TehStranger]

It doesn't run nicely on a dyno, the ESP never really switches off so you don't get true figures.

This is sorta what it kinda looks like
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Neat, but is that RPM axis correct? Torque peak at between 3,500 and 4,500rpm? Which would make more sense, torque peak at 1,200rpm would make the car quite a handful whenever you planted it.

 

[Drifter]

450Nm @ 1200rpm, through an auto box, RWD and short wheelbase...

What car?

 

[TehStranger]

What car?

[-]Hairdresser[/-] Mercedes SLK32 AMG

 

[Sinbad]

Neat, but is that RPM axis correct? Torque peak at between 3,500 and 4,500rpm? Which would make more sense, torque peak at 1,200rpm would make the car quite a handful whenever you planted it.

Yeah. It's an auto box so you can't actually dyno it below that rpm, else it kicks down.
Yes, all the torque is available very low down.

 

[TehStranger]

Yeah. It's an auto box so you can't actually dyno it below that rpm, else it kicks down.
Yes, all the torque is available very low down.

Ah right, I guess no manual override to keep it from kicking down.

Sounds like a ball of fun then, pity they didn't come in manual guise, otherwise I would be very interested in one as a toy (after the S2000 itch has been scratched).

 

[Sinbad]

Ah right, I guess no manual override to keep it from kicking down.

Sounds like a ball of fun then, pity they didn't come in manual guise, otherwise I would be very interested in one as a toy (after the S2000 itch has been scratched).

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 = same chassis and engine, manual box, but fcken ugly.


This car is SUPER tailhappy

 

[TehStranger]

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 = same chassis and engine, manual box, but fcken ugly.


This car is SUPER tailhappy

Nice, just had a quick look at them. Ugly indeed, and not cheap enough to justify the paper bag I'd have to wear while driving around in that thing - even if it's quite fun.