Originally posted by BlackTop Vinyl:
Geeeeze, those numbers are pretty low for todays standards. The new WRX is at 340hp now i believe. Were all falling behind! (or at least those of us too poor to afford more parts *me*) haha)
So theoretically, what would it take to get say all the horsepower to the wheels?
Is it even possible?
The new WRX is fairly performance oriented but yes you are correct, more and more family sedans are coming with more power from the factory.
All vehicles will have drivetrain loss, certain cars will have more than another. Some platforms, like AWD, have more drivetrain loss than others.
You can change the amount of drivetrain loss using aftermarket parts I'm sure but you will only change it a few percent at most, maybe 3% AT MOST, and that is using very expensive parts with new technology.
If you want more power to the wheels, make your engine more powerful.