Gary
>>Someone (From Canada, I believe) mentioned that they were clocked at
>>150mph in their Dakota. (or maybe it was kph?) For some reason, I seem
>>to think it was mph... Can this be? I didn't think the Dakota would
>>be able to get anywhere near those speeds without major suspension work..
>>Any thoughts? (Maybe the original poster could confirm wether it was
>>mph or kph? That would make a difference, I suppose. :-)
>
>There was a long thread on the Mopar Mailing List about cars going in access of
>150 mph. The conclusions were that the late 60's early 70's CC products are not
>capable of reaching 150mph with HP's of 150-200 because theyt are not very
>aerodynamic. If your very aerodynamic 3000GT with 300-320HP top'd out at 160mph
>what do you think the chances of a non-aerodynamic (by car standards) 220HP
>Dakota reaching 150mph are? I would say slim to none. I would be very suprised
>if it would top 120mph.
>
>Dave Clement
>
Hmmmm.... Dave's got a point. Hey Gary, are you sure your Officer
freind didn't screw something up? :)
-Jon-
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