On Wed, 20 Dec 1995, Robert E. Weiss wrote:
> >>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
>
Thanks for stating that. It helps me to prove my point that the truck
can go that fast. I have been to 150 mph once, but I don't recommend it.
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