Cars: the movie...

bimmer4me · 06-17-2006, 10:05 PM

Nice flick, but something is fishy with the main car character, Lighting McQueen. The red race car does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and has a 750hp V-8 engine and it's top speed is 200mph.

First, I mean you would need like at LEAST a 12 cylinder to get those kind of horses!!

Second, you would only need something like half those horses for a 4.5 sec time. A 750hp car, especially with that weight, should be able to do more in the mid 3 range.

Third, a 750hp engine should be able to obtain a top speed closer to 230mph.

I knew there was something unrealistic about that movie!

HRC · 06-17-2006, 10:44 PM

I think Mava330 seen this flick yesterday...wonder what he thinks?

Danny

Nikki · 06-17-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Nice flick, but something is fishy with the main car character, Lighting McQueen. The red race car does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and has a 750hp V-8 engine and it's top speed is 200mph.

First, I mean you would need like at LEAST a 12 cylinder to get those kind of horses!!

Second, you would only need something like half those horses for a 4.5 sec time. A 750hp car, especially with that weight, should be able to do more in the mid 3 range.

Third, a 750hp engine should be able to obtain a top speed closer to 230mph.

I knew there was something unrealistic about that movie!

hahah great analysis, i wonder if the 4 year olds want their money back?

06330i · 06-17-2006, 11:10 PM

word on the street has it that movie was gayy, any takers on that?

NaTuReB0Y · 06-17-2006, 11:19 PM

why would anyone older than a grade K-5 want to be caught watching that movie?

unless you have kids.....

Asiann · 06-18-2006, 12:37 AM

some people never grow out of it. The inner child is hidden within everyone.

a_moux · 06-18-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Nice flick, but something is fishy with the main car character, Lighting McQueen. The red race car does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and has a 750hp V-8 engine and it's top speed is 200mph.

First, I mean you would need like at LEAST a 12 cylinder to get those kind of horses!!

Second, you would only need something like half those horses for a 4.5 sec time. A 750hp car, especially with that weight, should be able to do more in the mid 3 range.

Third, a 750hp engine should be able to obtain a top speed closer to 230mph.

I knew there was something unrealistic about that movie!

Obviously my friend, you have a very limited knowledge on cars if any.

First, you dont need 12 cylinders to produce 750hp. With today's technology you can have a 4 banger get that much power.

Second, your acceleration has very little to do with hp. 0-60 is all about torque.

Third, your top speed is also affected by gear ratios not just hp.

Lastly, this is a dysney movie for kids who probably care less about statistics however your arguments are very inaccurate.

Asiann · 06-18-2006, 01:04 AM

I really think he was just joking. We are talking about a childrens movie.

a_moux · 06-18-2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

I really think he was just joking. We are talking about a childrens movie.

just4kickz · 06-18-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 06330i

word on the street has it that movie was gayy, any takers on that?

...pixar movie... and no movie is "gay" except brokeback mountain. i thought it was pretty well done.

mava330 · 06-18-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HRC

I think Mava330 seen this flick yesterday...wonder what he thinks?

Danny

I saw it Friday night at the Disney El Capitan theater... It was a better movie than I expected.

Lots of great humor and quick witted scenes. I loved the play on the different car manufacturers (don't want to give that away).

It was certainly a fun movie to watch. Can't wait for the DVD; give me an opportunity to find the easter eggs in those Pixar movies.

just4kickz · 06-18-2006, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mava330

I saw it Friday night at the Disney El Capitan theater... It was a better movie than I expected.

Lots of great humor and quick witted scenes. I loved the play on the different car manufacturers (don't want to give that away).

It was certainly a fun movie to watch. Can't wait for the DVD; give me an opportunity to find the easter eggs in those Pixar movies.

best characters were guido & luigi

mava330 · 06-18-2006, 01:40 AM

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best characters were guido & luigi

I agree!!! SOOOOO AWESOME!!! The part where he changed the wheels at the pitts was soooo freakin baaaad aaaaasssssss!!!!!

bimmer4me · 06-18-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

hahah great analysis, i wonder if the 4 year olds want their money back?

Actually, I saw it with my 4 year old son and he didn't ask for a refund, but wanted M&M's instead for compensation.

BMW F22 · 11-19-2006, 02:44 AM

just saw this on DVD. THe best animated movie I've ever seen!!!

SpanX · 11-19-2006, 06:04 AM

What is it with people reviving old posts tonight - i - who searches months back and still replies? You realize the last post on this (before tonight) was back in June right? Just felt good to get your 2 cents in? Feels good to me

StewtheBassman · 11-19-2006, 07:57 AM

I loved the movie so much I bought the DVD.

Speaking to the OP, the 4.5 second time could be that the car is sso overpowered AND RWD, the wheels are spinning too hard.

They need xDrive

MG_2006325i_KG · 11-19-2006, 09:44 AM

all I can say it that when your kids won't move for the 116minutes, alot can get done if you catch my drift.............

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