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IET engine rating- driver comments. - Posted: December 1, 2017 - 2:14 PM Quote and reply
Apparently they're currently set up to use the full 940(?)bhp from the engines up to 30 or 40 mph, at which point they derate to the DfT-specified 750bhp and yes, accelerate more slowly than an HST; I'm told they do reach 125mph but not as soon as an HST does.
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