Lotus Club Queensland
Dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of the Lotus experience
Login
Register
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Membership
    • Member Login
  • Events
    • Calendar
  • Motorsport
    • Lakeside DTC Timed Laps
    • LAKESIDE DTC RESULTS
  • Magazine
  • For Sale
    • Merchandise
    • Classifieds
  • Posts
  • Galleries
  • Directory
    • Suppliers & Parts
    • Advertisers
  • Archives
romano-banner

Romano’s Dyno Day – 3 Aug 2017

By Dick Reynolds. Photos by Dick Reynolds and Shane Murphy.

“So why don’t we do a Dyno Day / Shootout some day? Good question! Why don’t we?” So we did!

Thirteen cars bowled up to Bob Romano’s, at Morningside and prepared to mount the Dynamometer. 40 psi in the back tyres, check the oil and water and back into the Dyno Booth. Hungry work this, so we put on a sausage sizzle, and Romano’s prepared coffee and biscuits.

Driver Vehicle hp kg hp/tonne
Tim McHugh BMW 135i 350.0 1530 228.7
Andrew Rowe Exige 196.0 875 224.0
Leon BMW M5 400.0 1826 219.0
Martin O’Brien Elise S 207.0 950 217.9
Daryl Wilson Caterham 104.5 570 183.3
Shane Murphy Lotus 7 86.6 498 173.9
Dick Reynolds Caterham 82.5 540 152.7
Rob Stevens Elise 115.0 770 149.3
Jon Young Caterham 86.2 580 148.6
Mal Kelson Elise 106.0 740 143.2
Richard Suggate Elan Plus 2 101.6 840 120.9
Charles Williams Exige N/A N/A N/A
Steve Lennox Europa N/A N/A N/A

So what does it all mean? No idea!

The above of course, is all about engines, not chassis or driving skill.

I did do some “area under the curve” analysis, and discovered that torque and where the horsepower is, has a bit to do with overall performance on track. On the track, how much and what you had for breakfast – I suspect – is more relevant!

There is also the very important LAC Factor (a Martin O’Brien developed concept). That’s ‘Lard Arse Correction Factor’. Fortunately, no-one has asked for the figures.

Matt Plowman, who shared the morning with us in his Audi R8 V10, says the figures aren’t to be trusted, but I believe they are great for comparison later – on the same machine! Brilliant to see the Exige’s performing close to some serious BMW muscle. As usual the “Clubbies” were at it in our usual non-competitive mode, with Daryl absolutely romping home.

Outright horsepower “Major Gong” goes to Leon, with the BMW M5. Well done Leon. Wooden spoon to yours truly.

Power to weight to Tim McHugh, with the BMW 135i. Well done Tim.

Wooden Spoon to Richard in the Plus 2. (Impressive horsepower though, and four seats no less!)

A huge thank you to Chris, Rosa and all for their use of the facilities and care and attention with the cars – no damage at all! Maybe we should do this again in a year or so when all the modifications are complete.

Sign
Group
Crowd Scene
First In
Martin
Brains Trust
The Seven Challenge
Andrew
Oil and Water OK
Darryl
Dick
Jon
Shane M
Paul T
Mal
BBQ Dick
Richard
Rob - how many
Rob
Steve and Co

[Show slideshow]
1 2 ►
DTC Rd 3 – July 2017 Lotus Elite 60th Anniversary

Related Posts

duratec-banner

Articles, Homepage, Technical

Duratec Elise – better late than never

plus2-banner

Articles, Gallery 2022, Homepage, Technical

Unique +2 Road Trip to Brisbane

helmet-banner

Articles, Homepage, Racing

$10 HEAD/$10 HELMET

Random images

IMGP3419 _MG_4514 as Smart Object-1 Pete-Macfarlanes-Exige IMG_6358 Vyvyan-on-the-straight IMG_4901 12-John-B-in-Cheetah.jpg Food-line-up-Angela-Clive-Wybe-Tony 20131005_175428 MG_6262 Paul giving it a belt John-Flynn-leading Lotus-line-up-at-Polly's 03 CRW_6399_RJ P1020674 IMG_6194 123_2376_IMG IMG_8790 IMG_8727 gw_Darryl and Clive 20210912_092811 2 IMG_3386 IMG_3380 Lotus-crews-enjoying-the-scenery-by-Fergal-Murphy Oil Slick she's-an-admirer Clive and Rob rounding the corner gw_Lotus's garages Daryl-Moira Car-Park-Chaos Geoff Mt-Cotton-Hillclimb-Sep17-15 fiddling MG-8187 SANY0076 Is that Legal Rapid repair crew IMG_4891 IMG_7329 image_163 0209tg Preparing-for-the-Concourse Mar-main-92 Caught!- main-0 Checking-out-the-competition Penny-and-Maree- IMG_4404 IMG_0017 2006_08_27_Gympie_Skid_Pan0048 lec_0183 lec_0180 lec_0170 P1060120 IMG_0007 IMG_0372 IMG_7858 IMG_8417 IMG_6850 IMG_6774 IMG_6553 lot_016 lot_003 IMG_6560 IMG_8897 6_IMG_9530 0060 PICT7278 John_Mal_with_John_s_7 080_80 IMG_0926 P5250034 IMG_5671 Clive_Wade_Lakeside IMG_6170 Barram-Elise-with-Bra First In Jen-and-Sam-Murphy-At-the-original-GP-Track-Airfield Fossys-XTR2 Cats the Musical tonys-eleven-1 Ruebens_Sandwich Brewery-at-Mt Alford8_gw Adam-at-work-by-Craig-Wilson _MG_9583 as Smart Object-1 old-and-new smashed capri-2 cadillac- off-to-school Before the off George-penny-farthing _MG_9705 as Smart Object-1 IMG_0861 buick-2 main-74 scimitar Replacing Geoff's suspension part IMAG5994

Recent Articles

  • Morgan Park Sprints R4
  • Kev’s Big Day Out
  • Duratec Elise – better late than never
  • Gold Rush Hill Sprint – 2022
  • Marburg Pub Run – 4 Sept 2022
  • Unique +2 Road Trip to Brisbane
  • Leyburn 2022
  • August 2022 DTC

Latest Gallery Images

20220220_093834 20220220_093818 20220220_093827 20220220_093743 20220220_093812 20220220_093730

Search articles by category

Archived articles

Lotus Club Queensland
© Lotus Club Queensland   |   Site by Black Eye Studios