Mathematics of tuning for speed

[Petrus]

A well known quote attributed to Colin Chapman goes; ´Adding power makes a car accellerate faster, adding lightness makes it go faster everywhere´.
We should add brake better to that.

Ofcourse the one does not exclude the other but they can also actually be in conflict when adding power means adding weight. In that case extra power lowers cornering speed and adds braking distance.

When exchanging thoughts about it; that every extra kilo lost is a larger % of gain whereas every hp added is a smáller % of gain (even if it does not add weight). Jason put it brilliantly and I want to share that with you.

´Reducing weight is like compound interest working in your favor.
Adding bhp. = law of diminishing returns.´


I lóve it.