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Fredxx wrote:
On 28/01/2012 15:57, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Doctor wrote:
My 1959 Triumph Herald Coupe had more than that. Given a favourable
wind,
it would eventually achieve 60mph.

Colin Bignell


The Prius does 100mph.


Given the petrol engine has an output of 145 bhp, I'd hope so.


Don't forget the extra weight of generator and batteries, it has have a
decent power output. Funnily enough there are some non-hybrid cars
which are more economical!!


top speed is more about power to drag than power to weight.