RE: autocrossing (now: question on Grassroots)

[Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>]

> The cover story of Grassroots Motorsports magazine's current issue pits a
> box-stock Honda Odessey minivan against both a Series 2 E-Type Jagauar and a
> Porsche 356 coupe.  The Porsche just BARELY pips the minivan in the
> autocross, but the Honda flat trounces the Jag...

I'm not surprised a 356 can outrun a Honda Odyssey in an autocross, but
I had to read this sentence twice to comprehend it. These cars are far 
more nimble than many newer, more excitingly-engineered cars (much less 
mini-vans). And with only 80 hp, you don't (I didn't) even use the 
brakes. I have to ask: What is the horsepower of the Odyssey, and does it 
have strut/coil or leaf suspension? 

Tess
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