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The discussion centers on the specifications and performance of a new sports car equipped with a 1.8L turbocharged engine, producing 190bhp at 7800rpm and achieving a maximum speed of 140mph. The car's mass is 1200kg, with chassis dimensions of 1.7m x 1.4m x 4.2m and a drag coefficient of 0.34. The importance of having 16 valves in the engine is highlighted, as they enhance airflow and efficiency, which is crucial for performance in a four-cycle internal combustion engine.

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URGENT Help! sports car systems

A new sports car has the following specifications and performance when fitted with 1 1.8 litre, 4 cylinder, 16 valve double overhead cam , turbocharged engine.

Maximum Power: 190bhp at 7800rpm
Max Speed : 140mph (level road, still air)
Mass = 1200kg
Chassis dimensions (approx): 1.7 x 1.4 x 4.2m (width x length x height)
coefficient of drag for the vehicle is 0.34
Sea level air density is 1.2kg/m3

why it is important that it has 16 valves and what purpose do they serve and could their number be decresed?

thanks
 
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