Metric Units (HP -> kW and lb-ft -> N-m)
04-24-2005, 09:56 PM
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Metric Units (HP -> kW and lb-ft -> N-m)
They've used those units in Japan (amoung other places) for a few years now.
In Canada we still mainly use the imperial system when taking about the power a car has.... but it seems it'* going the way of the "mile".
The metric system is here, and it'* changing what units we measure our cars in.
Even on Pontiac.com'* website... they now have both listing for the G6.
Even in Need for Speed Underground 2, the cars are measured in kW and N-m.
In GT4 things are measured in metres..... so the 1/4 mile is now the 400m drag.
While I'm not used to these units of measurement yet, I'm sure I will.
But does anyone know the formula'* for converting to/from these units?
In Canada we still mainly use the imperial system when taking about the power a car has.... but it seems it'* going the way of the "mile".
The metric system is here, and it'* changing what units we measure our cars in.
Even on Pontiac.com'* website... they now have both listing for the G6.
Engine, 3.5L 3500 V6 SFI (201 HP [150 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 220 lb-ft [304.0 N-m] @ 3200 rpm)
Engine, 3.9L 3900 V6 SFI (240 HP [179 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 241 lb-ft [339 N-m] @ 2800 rpm)
Engine, 3.9L 3900 V6 SFI (240 HP [179 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 241 lb-ft [339 N-m] @ 2800 rpm)
In GT4 things are measured in metres..... so the 1/4 mile is now the 400m drag.
While I'm not used to these units of measurement yet, I'm sure I will.
But does anyone know the formula'* for converting to/from these units?
04-24-2005, 10:21 PM
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You guys need to read between the lines.... lol....
I was waiting for someone to calculate the kW and N-m ratings for our Bonnevilles for easy comparision to other cars.....
I was waiting for someone to calculate the kW and N-m ratings for our Bonnevilles for easy comparision to other cars.....
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Originally Posted by BillBost37
Sorry Merlin...we are going to make you do the conversion while we sit on BC all night.
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Re: Metric Units (HP -> kW and lb-ft -> N-m)
Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
In GT4 things are measured in metres..... so the 1/4 mile is now the 400m drag.
Good thing is, that with GT4, I now have the option to switch over to km/h. I still keep the hp and lb-ft settings for power though.
I sometimes use my scientific calculator (Sharp) to convert units.