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Old 2 Jun 2003, 02:37 (Ref:617348)   #8
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norman-normal should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
A transverse engine in a car has the same advantage that a chain driven motorcycle has: an engine rotating in line with the wheels, the power does not have to take right angle turn. Result: about 10% more power to drive wheels.

The Dino Mfg's and the compact magazine sellers haven't figured this out yet; whitch explaines some of thier awkward attempts to justify surprising wheel HP figures.
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