Mike,
There is a very simple answer. In Europe, car performance specifications are carried out in accordance with a Europe-wide specification by government-regulated inspectors and the figures from those tests are the figures that are published in the literature (and which governments use to tax the vehicle if they choose to have different tax bands). Obviously the test specifications are in metric units. _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Millet Sent: 06 July 2007 15:29 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:39008] Bentley dual unit specs I happened to come across a news article about the Bentley Continental GT and decided to check out Bentley's website. Come to find out all specs on the page are in dual unit. I have to admit though that hearing torque in anything but ft-lbs of force or engine power in kilowatts is slightly weird, but one thing I noticed that was odd is the acceleration from 1-100km/h was a tenth of a second faster than acceleration from 0-60mph. Any particular reason why? Here's the link in case anyone else wants to have a look http://www.bentleymotors.com/Corporate/display.aspx?infid=233 Mike -- "The boy is dangerous, they all sense it why can't you?"
