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To: Yardstick

Malaise Era car.
That giant V-8 probably puts out 120 HP...


17 posted on 07/27/2025 1:48:14 PM PDT by mowowie
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To: mowowie; Yardstick

“212 hp (158 kW) SAE net due to an industry-wide shift to reporting SAE net horsepower as the standard for measuring engine output to better reflect real-world engine performance as installed in vehicles” - Wikipedia


20 posted on 07/27/2025 2:33:31 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: mowowie

I prefer my dad’s 1970 Eldorado. 500ci/425hp sitting on top of the front wheel drive. Nothing could beat it off the line on the boulevard scene.


22 posted on 07/27/2025 2:53:24 PM PDT by shotgun
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