[slacy]

Okay, silly question, but important one I think:

A 190 lb driver would be 10% of the weight of the liz, and therefore would have a 10% increase in the 0-60 times. A passenger takes that number and doubles it again. I know several car companies use torque and HP curves from a dyno to compute 0-60 times, even though they would be impossible to obtain in reality. Do we suspect Lotus has done this?

So, is 4.9s with or without driver? How heavy? What would you expect the times to be with 2 passengers (~350-400 lbs total added weight).

Seems to me that every 20 pounds of heft should amount in a difference of 0.1s in 0-60. Thats a pretty big deal...

Steve

 

[smura]

190lbs....someone needs to lay off the french fries

 

[slacy]

Dude, believe it or not, but 190 lbs is a pretty skinny 6'4".

Steve

 

[smura]

Just messing with you!

 

[Eyelise]

More importantly, how much will an extra 100HP lower the 0-60 times. I'm determined to break the 4 sec barrier.

 

[XconZ]

I guess I have a nice advantage at around 120lbs

-Eric

 

[sonza68]

Acceleration times include a driver. What the weight of said driver is, I have no idea.

 

[shay2nak]

I agree with sonza68. however i think our differences in weight will affect the elise just a tiny bit because it is such a light car.

 

[khamai]

Hmmm... 0-60 times without driver??? Who's pushing on the throttle??? Inquiring minds want to know...

 

[NMRJock]

Hmmm... 0-60 times without driver??? Who's pushing on the throttle??? Inquiring minds want to know...

I'd be more interested in who's going to push the brakes!

 

[Evl]

Acceleration times include a driver. What the weight of said driver is, I have no idea.

What do you think jockeys do when they aren't racing horses?

 

[AN5-23b]

I know that in a caterham an added passenger makes a noticeable difference. I would think Elise would be similar - but not quite to the same extent.

 

[Evl]

I know that in a caterham an added passenger makes a noticeable difference. I would think Elise would be similar - but not quite to the same extent.

I can tell the difference in my car. Its mainly a function of your HP/weight ratio. The elise is 190hp/2klbs = you're "loosing" ~10hp when you take your date along.

 

[NMRJock]

I can tell the difference in my car. Its mainly a function of your HP/weight ratio. The elise is 190hp/2klbs = you're "loosing" ~10hp when you take your date along.

10HP?!?!

http://www.stickercity.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=16249&cat=310&page=1

 

[Sin]

I used to be 190...now 145