lateral acceleration of euro lumina/FE3 BOP

[bartonmd]

I did a search but didn't find anything with "lateral" in it and WAY too much stuff with "handling" in it.

 

So how many lateral G's does a stock Lumina euro or an FE3 anything else pull? I'd guess .8 or so, but have no idea truthfully.

 

Anybody have a magazine from the early 90's with the actual info in it?

 

Thanks

Mike

[Robby1870]

I think I've seen high .7s....but its been a while

[Aaron]

My magazine article on the Lumina Z34 claims .79g on the skidpad "with NASCAR inspired sport suspension unique to the Z34"

[Canada]

NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners?

 

NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great.

[Brian P]

The z34 got nothing "unique".

 

I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that.

[mfewtrail]

I've got an article here that says the TGP pulled .84g on a 300ft diameter skidpad.

[Robby1870]

NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners?

 

NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great.

 

This topic isnt about NASCAR. And, a pushrod turning nearly 10,000 rpms, with over 12:1 compression is pretty impressive

[GP1138]

The z34 got nothing "unique".

 

I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that.

 

I don't think the Z34 was a part of that. The Lumina didn't come out until '90. I've read that article, I went to my school's auto tech library and Xeroxed the entire thing It's sweet.

[Aaron]

NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners?

 

NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great.

 

This topic isnt about NASCAR. And, a pushrod turning nearly 10,000 rpms, with over 12:1 compression is pretty impressive

 

9,500 is about the most that they turn them. But yes, I'm sure they can go to 10k.

 

I was just quoting what the advertising thingy says. It is the Isn't math fun ad if any of yall are interested.

[Brian P]

The z34 got nothing "unique".

 

I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that.

 

I don't think the Z34 was a part of that.

 

I know. Aint life grand? All the '88's also had 15 inch wheels "sporting" some tall tires.

 

The Lumina didn't come out until '90. I've read that article, I went to my school's auto tech library and Xeroxed the entire thing It's sweet.

 

I saw it on the microfilm at my school too, and snatched the actual mag on ebay. I still see one show up on ebay every so often.

[TeeJay3800]

Anybody have a magazine from the early 90's with the actual info in it?

I have a Motor Trend long-term report on a flex-fuel '92 Euro. If memory serves me right it was high .7 g's. I'll check and let you know when I get home.

[midnight rider]

We need to scan these articles and old ads to give to GnatGoSplat for the w-body main page. Then when this type of question comes up, all you have to do is search the archives.

[TeeJay3800]

That's a good idea. I must have a dozen or more articles on W-bodies. I knew keeping all my magazines would come in handy someday!

[joey b]

what is this "g" number and how is it calculated?

[White93z34]

We need to scan these articles and old ads to give to GnatGoSplat for the w-body main page. Then when this type of question comes up, all you have to do is search the archives.

 

not like haveing something for the mainpage will make a difference, not like the mainpage EVER gets updated

[TeeJay3800]

what is this "g" number and how is it calculated?

It referrs to the lateral acceleration that a car can produce. For example, if a car produces .88g's on the skidpad, that means it produces 88% of the Earth's gravitational energy in sideways force. It's a description of how much sideways grip a car has.