Posted by Jason (63.211.247.27) on January 29, 2001 at 07:32:24:
In Reply to: 7,8,9 second street cars??? posted by Fastman on January 29, 2001 at 04:47:12:
I've been wondering the "street legal" part of these cars also, and i've been told the only requirement is all the safety features. signals, wipers, brake lights, etc. the "fastest mustang" according to MM&FF mag is pushing about 1750HP. i also recall a 8 second 'stang (these are both 88models i believe) that was street legal that was pushing approx 850HP. one thing i do know is that the HP/torque you are looking for varies according to weight, gearing and such. ~just stuff i read, dont' take me for an expert :)~
: Ok, let's be serious. There have been these so called 7, 8, 9 second street cars; I find it kinda hard to believe that a 7 second car is street legal. How is this possible? I am also wondering what would be required if I wanted to make my Maverick a low 9 sec. car (street legal). New tube frame? Suspension, what kind? What kind of HP and torque am I going to need to be able to run 9's? Would 550 flywheel hp be enough? How about HP/Torque for an 8 second car (street legal not required)? And finally, HP/Torque for 7 sec. car, and I don't need assumptions, I am asking for figures that have been known in drag racing.