>>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.
On a deserted straight/level highway in Northeastern New Mexico, I floored my
V6(180 HP)/automatic/4x4 extended cab Dakota. I got it up to 115 MPH (It took
quite a few minutes to reach max speed, from 100MPH, it was SLOWLY creeping
up).
I noticed with overdrive and the 3.9 rear end, it was running about 3600 RPM, I
stayed at that speed for about five minutes, and the temp guage stayed in its
normal range. Truck ran smooth, but wind noise was loud.
I would guess the V8 would be good for another 10 mph, so maybe they could do
125 mph or so.
Robert Weiss ESA-EPE MS J576
phone: 7-3503 fax: 7-0600
email: rweiss@lanl.gov
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