Protege5 comparo & top speed
May-27th-2005, 02:50 PM
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Protege5 comparo & top speed
Hey, Folks-
Thought you would like to read the original comparison test that Car and Driver did using the Protege5. It whipped its competition in the comparo, including the Aerio, Vibe, Matrix, Focus, and PT Cruiser.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
Sadly, as I've long suspected, the top speed (in stock condition) was found to be 113mph. Using my mph guide that I did in Excel (and adjusting tire diameter smaller by 1.7mm to dial out the error margin to match my real-world data), I came up with a top speed of 116.6, if the car could pull 5500 rpm in top gear. If enough mods were done to defeat the wind up to 6,000rpm, the car would pull 127. But anybody who claims to have done that in a stock car is full of ****. I have no idea where mine would come in, as I've never had it past 100 clicks. Probably never will.
Thought you would like to read the original comparison test that Car and Driver did using the Protege5. It whipped its competition in the comparo, including the Aerio, Vibe, Matrix, Focus, and PT Cruiser.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
Sadly, as I've long suspected, the top speed (in stock condition) was found to be 113mph. Using my mph guide that I did in Excel (and adjusting tire diameter smaller by 1.7mm to dial out the error margin to match my real-world data), I came up with a top speed of 116.6, if the car could pull 5500 rpm in top gear. If enough mods were done to defeat the wind up to 6,000rpm, the car would pull 127. But anybody who claims to have done that in a stock car is full of ****. I have no idea where mine would come in, as I've never had it past 100 clicks. Probably never will.
May-27th-2005, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by QWKSILVR02
I have had my pro5 speedo topped past 140mph. Before I had mods 135mph. Never governed. If anyone wants to call bullsh!t i will do it again and post video/photo.
....6,600rpm in top gear?! That's 140mph...
Okay, I guess you'll have to prove me wrong!
May-27th-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by QWKSILVR02
I have had my pro5 speedo topped past 140mph. Before I had mods 135mph. Never governed. If anyone wants to call bullsh!t i will do it again and post video/photo.
You posted a pic of your car in another thread and it was an s-wagon, not a P5, now your saying you can do 140 ??? I smell something, sniff-sniff
May-27th-2005, 04:08 PM
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header, full 2.5" exhust, intake, cams. Thats pretty much it performance wise. I questioned it too then I just pushed and pushed the mph, getting higher and more ballsy each time. Then I had an open road with a focus next to me (tops at 109) and laid into it. Hit 140+ a couple. Ill see what I can do for you guys this weekend....
May-27th-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by QWKSILVR02
header, full 2.5" exhust, intake, cams. Thats pretty much it performance wise. I questioned it too then I just pushed and pushed the mph, getting higher and more ballsy each time. Then I had an open road with a focus next to me (tops at 109) and laid into it. Hit 140+ a couple. Ill see what I can do for you guys this weekend....
Force to overcome aerodynamic drag = (.5)(air density) x (frontal area) x (velocity)^2
...I am going home before you guys make me do math again... but I would be willing to bet that the numbers say it isn't possible.
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May-27th-2005, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by juddz
...this sounds like a physics problem waiting to happen....
Force to overcome aerodynamic drag = (.5)(air density) x (frontal area) x (velocity)^2
...I am going home before you guys make me do math again... but I would be willing to bet that the numbers say it isn't possible.
Force to overcome aerodynamic drag = (.5)(air density) x (frontal area) x (velocity)^2
...I am going home before you guys make me do math again... but I would be willing to bet that the numbers say it isn't possible.
May-27th-2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by juddz
...I am going home before you guys make me do math again... but I would be willing to bet that the numbers say it isn't possible.
May-27th-2005, 06:24 PM
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Thats just it, your going to hit it. Your speedo is off. your little car don't have the stuff to do it. You can video all you want, all it will show it how bad your speedo is off. If you really REALLY want to prove it get some one with a Z28 corvet hell a new mustang, to run with you with the video showing you holding up with him. I bet you don't make it past 120. Make sure the vid goes from his speedo to your car slow and steady so we don't think it was messed with.
Or you can just admit your lying and not put your self in dange.
Or you can just admit your lying and not put your self in dange.
May-27th-2005, 07:15 PM
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What is everyones problem here, why would I lie about this? My speedo isnt off, since ive past cops and got pulled over for doing the speed I pasted them at. Hughes how serious are you about that 120 bet? I will post video surpassing 120, slowing down, stepping out of my car, and facing the camera to give you personally the finger. There has got to be someone on this forum who can back me up. No one has done it but me? Now thats impossible.
May-27th-2005, 07:27 PM
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Mac I didnt say anything about out running a turbo car. I said I could and have hit 140, now I know nothing about speed limiters,rev limiters or governers. Dont know what years have or dont have what. There is no reason for me to lie about such a thing when I offered (and will get) prove.