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Old 11-25-2007, 05:28 PM  
MattO
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x² ÷ 20 + x = Overall stopping distance in feet. This is a conservative formula. Taking into account reaction times, coefficient of kinetic friction and road conditions these numbers can go up quite a bit.

Stopping distance from 219mph (352kph) is over 2600 feet not taking into account reaction time.

Stopping distance from 200kph (120mph) is around 890 feet, without reaction time.

From 250kph (155mph) it would be 1350 feet.

A car like the Lambo has brakes that would cut down these distances but you can see the difference in speed has on the overall math.
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