Re: alfa-digest V8 #630

[VLADDS@domain.elided]

Hi
I'm considering a second Biturbo, this time convertible, actually..
These cars weigh 2500-2800 lbs, and a '90 Biturbo convertible comes stock 
with around 240 HP. With few minor adjustments 300 HP are entirely possible. 
With this data I believe (and i know of the simulation software) 150-160 MPH 
possible.
The car I have now I never dinoed but think it has around 230 HP.
Now, my question came from these 2 apparently contradictory sets of 
information.
On one hand, the aerodynamic considerations, that are pretty much as you 
described them.
On the other hand, I heard several times of  maximum design speeds for soft 
tops. 
Convertible Porsche and Mercedes come with some form of hard top, may times 
as a factory standard, or on-board.
I was hoping that someone will say a word about about these.
Vlad
'91 164L
'85 Maserati Biturbo S

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