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Originally Posted by bimmer813
Obviously people will argue regarding drivetrain loss forever, so let's just do the numbers based on the average numbers of the three runs:
Horsepower (HP):
10%: 405
12%: 412
15%: 423
18%: 434
20%: 441
Torque (Lb-Ft)
10%: 455
12%: 463
15%: 475
18%: 488
20%: 496
Personally, I think these modern automatic transmissions are incredibly efficient. I think 15% is the maximum loss to consider.
Irregardless, WHEN WILL ONE OF THE BIG MAGAZINES DO ACCELERATION TESTS?!?
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Personally I always assume about 10% for modern RWD drivetrain loss. Also, I've been triggered by your use of
irregardless.