TonyWilliams
Well-known member
Guys, don't we already know that GM basically lies with their data? They've quoted 400 foot/lbs of torque for the upcoming Spark, but this teeny, tiny car can't out accelerate a LEAF with 105 foot/lbs ?
Why.... hmmm, could it be... SATAN?
Ok, probably not that, but I'm thoroughly convinced that GM publishes post gear reduction data, and not data at the motor output shaft. The VERY simple test of a 4000 pound car that with the same "torque" at presumably a similar RPM (that's what horsepower is) can easily outrun a much lighter GM car seems obvious.
Like many things GM, it's ********.
Why.... hmmm, could it be... SATAN?
Ok, probably not that, but I'm thoroughly convinced that GM publishes post gear reduction data, and not data at the motor output shaft. The VERY simple test of a 4000 pound car that with the same "torque" at presumably a similar RPM (that's what horsepower is) can easily outrun a much lighter GM car seems obvious.
Like many things GM, it's ********.