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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: gnonyx on April 25 2021, 04:19:32 PM

Title: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: gnonyx on April 25 2021, 04:19:32 PM: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/built-turbo-buick-grand-national-is-a-550-whp-v6-muscle-dragster-159995.html
Title: Re: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: phil_long on April 27 2021, 05:24:29 PM: That's a really nice car. Our cars are more "torque-eee" than "horsepower-eee" though. Lol
Title: Re: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: Steve Wood on April 27 2021, 06:22:31 PM: that is what is so great about our cars...flat torque curve starting at a low rpm and staying consistent to the end...makes them more fun to drive...like a turbine car! Okay, I never drove a turbine car so I may be guessing a bit!
Title: Re: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: phil_long on April 29 2021, 02:43:17 PM: Lol, it's okay Steve. I believe you've driven one now even if you say you haven't. Lol!!
Title: Re: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: TexasT on May 02 2021, 07:18:00 AM: They didn't seem to think actual eighth or quarter times were necessary? I guess they are used to bench racing the dyno? I don't care about the power. Can you lay down the number on the street or at the track?
Title: Re: Something from Google News about our GN
Post by: phil_long on May 03 2021, 12:19:35 PM: I agree to an extent...I think the dyno numbers can provide a sense of comfort for those who're not interested in the track.