formula

[stangg01]

Anyone know the formula for calculating horspower when you know the vehicle weight, and 1/4 mi mph?

I remember something like:
horsepower = vehicle weight x (.0046 x mph)cubed

but something is not right.

Thanks

 

[o0Dan0o]

Google, http://www.dsm.org/tools/calchp.htm

 

[stangg01]

Thanks o0Dan0o

I was close. .0046 should have been .00427.

 

[stangdude2000]

Keep in mind thats only a ballpark estimate.