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Originally Posted by garagelogic
You do realize that at those speeds, the amount of resistance you are getting is exponentially multiplied, right? While it might only take 500rwhp to do 178, it could take 700rwhp to hit 185mph. I'm sure some math whiz could spell it out for you, but getting 1mph more out of a car at speeds upwards of 160mph in a car with as much frontal area as the Camaro can take some serious rwhp increases.
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Yes Sir, very much so!
I have been racing since I was 8 (Go-carts) and have been racing cars both professional and hobby since I was 16. I have spent many hours behind desk learning about this, and have used it many times in real time racing. Gearing also plays into the whole fact of top speed. It takes about 10hp for every 1-2mph increase (also depending on CW value and drag) at these speeds and increases the faster you go. But 500rwhp with the correct gearing will get you to 180+ with enough room in the Camaro. The Camaro has a VERY low drag coefficient of 0.37, compared to a mustangs 0.46! It has been praised to have a very "slick" body compared to other vehicles.