rear wheel torque

[kwklein]

I've been able to determine that with a rear wheel torque of 322ft/lbs my speed limit is 207mph.

All factors being equal:

cross section 5.8385 f^2
cof. of drag 0.6
rolling resistance 0.02
air pres 2124.00424 lbs/f^2
density of air 0.07411 lb-mass/f^3
temp 77

How can I compute what the needed wheel torque is at higher speeds?

Yes all of thee are actual numbers, not a simulation.

 

[GregLocock]

Please don't cross post. I have answered your query in the aerodynamic forum.

Cheers

Greg Locock

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[kwklein]

sorry greg I was going to delete whichever one didn't get a reply. I'll delete this post.

Also I replied in the other one to you.