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 RPM reading @ 110km/h, survey

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post Aug 1 2008, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(nimrod2 @ Aug 1 2008, 10:45 AM)
haha i think for high capacity engines, its possible to have lower rpms.

for a 3.0L accord or bmw, i think the revs is around 2.5k or lower.
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That's true. A 2.5L 325i revs around 2k rpm at 110km/h IIRC.
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post Aug 4 2008, 11:20 AM

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Paid attention to the rpm meter over the weekend and it confirmed my previous recollection that a E90 325i (2.5L) revs around 2.0-2.2k at 110km/h (6th gear).

A Freelander TD4 (2.0L diesel) is another low-revving vehicle. Usually drives around city <2k rpm, and should probably rev around 2k at 110km/h too I believe. Will check it out next time I get a chance to drive it. I wonder if diesel-engined cars are low-revving in general? Anyone know?


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post Sep 8 2008, 10:02 AM

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Yesterday, I tested my friend's MINI One (1.4L, auto) and at 110km/h, the RPM was about 2.6k (6th gear).

 

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