My Ralliart Dyno @ MOD 07 Normal, IL
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Aw man, a co-worker with a Prius is harassing me about how his car has 320 lbft of torque at 0-1200 rpm. I asked what happens after 1200 rpms and pointed out that I'm above 145 lbft for nearly the entire range of rpms. He won't go to the track with me though.
Yes, There's something about the design of the electric motor that gives it huge amounts of torque yet no power. He said that's also why they use electric motors to help get locomotives started.
Here are some more realistic "real world" #'s to show your Prius friend:
Curb weight, lb 2900
Max horsepower @ rpm 76 @ 5000
Max torque @ rpm 82 @ 4200
0-60 mph: 9.8
1/4 mile: sec @ mph 17.04 @ 80.83
True, at a standstill, electric motors have huge amounts of almost instant torque available, but drop off quickly as rpms go up.
Here are some more realistic "real world" #'s to show your Prius friend:
Curb weight, lb 2900
Max horsepower @ rpm 76 @ 5000
Max torque @ rpm 82 @ 4200
0-60 mph: 9.8
1/4 mile: sec @ mph 17.04 @ 80.83
Here are some more realistic "real world" #'s to show your Prius friend:
Curb weight, lb 2900
Max horsepower @ rpm 76 @ 5000
Max torque @ rpm 82 @ 4200
0-60 mph: 9.8
1/4 mile: sec @ mph 17.04 @ 80.83



