Schwerin
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True I didn't factor in that ones to a speed and the other is a distance.Apples and oranges.
0-60 times are measured on a speed basis (time = speed divided by acceleration). Quarter mile ETs are distance-based (time = a sqrt function of distance divided by acceleration). So the comparison isn't a direct one.
Not only does acceleration drop off as you grab the next gear - the difference in acceleration between the light wheel case and the heavy wheel case also gets narrower. IOW, the amount of benefit you get below 60 mph / 2nd gear does not hold true for 60 and up and 3rd/4th gears.
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