I observe a real power craze among local Mustang enthusiasts where I live. Many guys seem to be mesmerized by four digit power numbers they read about in magazines. They are making plans to bring the output of their 99% street cars to a 1000 hp mark or close.
No one I know personally has had any experience with such high horse power engines. Therefore I’m looking for collective wisdom here. I suspect that too much power will hurt performance of a Mustang in several ways. A 800-1000 hp car could be difficult to drive in traffic. A little too much pressure on the accelerator could result in massive wheel spin or send a car sideways. A driver may end up holding horses more than pushing them.
An inexperienced driver may find it more difficult to race a super high hp car on a poorly prepped track which unfortunately is a usual setup for most race events here. I suspect it may be easier to find traction and show good results in a 600 hp car than in a crazy 1000 hp turbo car. I cannot imagine how one could make a car hook in such conditions.
I would appreciate it if people with racing experience could share their opinions on how much hp is indeed usable on a track without VHT coating and what would be an overkill. What is the level of power that gives a driver mostly bragging rights instead of good stable results on the track?
No one I know personally has had any experience with such high horse power engines. Therefore I’m looking for collective wisdom here. I suspect that too much power will hurt performance of a Mustang in several ways. A 800-1000 hp car could be difficult to drive in traffic. A little too much pressure on the accelerator could result in massive wheel spin or send a car sideways. A driver may end up holding horses more than pushing them.
An inexperienced driver may find it more difficult to race a super high hp car on a poorly prepped track which unfortunately is a usual setup for most race events here. I suspect it may be easier to find traction and show good results in a 600 hp car than in a crazy 1000 hp turbo car. I cannot imagine how one could make a car hook in such conditions.
I would appreciate it if people with racing experience could share their opinions on how much hp is indeed usable on a track without VHT coating and what would be an overkill. What is the level of power that gives a driver mostly bragging rights instead of good stable results on the track?