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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #2128 on: Today at 09:40:30 AM »
111972 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop Coupe 402

0-60 mph 11.2 Quarter mile 20.5


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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #2129 on: Today at 09:41:05 AM »
That was 360 brake horsepower using a more liberal method than current SAE net horsepower.

It probably was nearer 260 SAE net hp.
back in the day it wasn't unusual to under report the real HP ratings
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