Thread: What RPM at 60?
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Old 05-02-2007, 12:00 PM
lkchris lkchris is offline
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Originally Posted by Rockman59 View Post
I like my Corvette gearing better - 3.42, but with a 50% overdrive in 6th. 1500 rpm at 75mph, and 30 mpg with 400 hp.
The Mercedes engine is only 183 cubic inches and therefore doesn't have the power to pull the car 70mph at 1500 rpm.

Double that rpm and it's like having 366 cu inches, isn't it?
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