FXX Top Gear

FXX Top Gear test

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[cartzar]

someone who knows about cars answer me please. why is it that the chysler's 300C 6.0L v8 developes less horsepower than a porsche 911's 3.8 straight 6 without the turbo?

WHAT MAKES AN ENGINE DEVELOP MORE HORSEPOWER!!!??? does weight have anything to do with it?

[28power68]

@cartzar The engine's volumetric efficency is key for developing hp's. Torque on the other hand is produced mostly with big displacement engines and it's great for carrying weight around. The weight of the car has a role in deciding what kind of engine to develop, plus it's intented use. Porsche are born as sport cars, Chryslers don't

[rich8606]

This FXX's borrowed from Michael Schumacher. And in fact the stig in this episode was Michael Schumacher...

[doritostheking]

@237whpH2Bhatch Ahaha, you're a moron. Having a relatively low HP/L for a given ammount of power means you're getting torque for free. Also, check the power curve. Your honda one is all concave, enjoy only making 185hp for the half second before you need to shift up, shitlord.

[SuperCncguy]

@237whpH2Bhatch I'm sorry but I disagree, the problem is people get brainwashed too easily, example..."hondas are more fuel efficient than American cars"...really? Then why is it my '09 Chrysler gets the same mileage as a brand new Honda Fit? Or even better yet only 3more mpg highway than my 16yr old CAMMED 3.4l Chevy Beretta?

[237whpH2Bhatch]

@cartzar American engines are notoriously unbalanced big displacement/low power junkers. Thats why say honda can get away with a 1.6 litre 185hp engine and Ford needs 2.5 or 3.0 litres for the same output.

[makethekill111]

They did not tell me I could take it home until after I bought it :(

[crazyviolent69]

@cartzar cuz its shit

[Kaiikeda]

@cartzar as i know, Horsepower means nothing, it all about torque higher the torque faster your gonna go within a certain distance, unless your car weight alot, alot of math formulas can calculate how fast a car is gonna go.

[nooranik21]

If Batman had driven this, the Joker wouldn't have been a problem, but the Stig on the other hand....

[p2eas3]

I wish Schumacher would replace the Stig.

[fragosomusic]

@cartzar Yes it does. It's about the type of use the car will have. The torque has a direct connection to the weight. Heavier cars need more torque in order to Accelerate good. Lighter cars as less torque yet can develop the same output power in a higher combustion frequency. Which is good to keep the wheels on the ground. The acceleration pulse is more progressive.