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Originally Posted by N & M
Thanks for posting. I say the more the merrier, if means they invest more into developing the sub brand.
One thing that continues to bother me is the fact that keep putting themselves just short of the ultimate figures. The new benchmark is 500hp so why just stop short of it?
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* PHYSICS * is usually a good reason.
just because manufacturer A or B can reach X hp reliably with their " power unit " , does not mean that manufacturers C, D, E etc can all do the same reliably.
Take a look at Formula One for example where the budget to compete and to strive for that top number is incredibly large.
Which reminds me of the second good reason.
BUDGET. If it's going to cost "Z" million dollars to develop a 500 hp motor, not every manufacturer will want to spend that same figure. What if they can achieve, say , 475 hp for HALF of "Z" and decide they would rather use the other half " Z" to make a better suspension, or in the case of making many automobiles, perhaps that money would be better off in a different project for the company.