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alexiskai · 06-06-2025, 11:14 AM

It’s not really a problem in third gear. The torque curve drops off sharply above 2500, so you can mash WOT and it won’t go any faster than about 60. After that it can’t overcome drag unless you’re going down a hill. Also your self-preservation instinct will kick in.

06-06-2025, 11:14 AM	#2
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,848	Re: What top speed translates to maximum revs? It’s not really a problem in third gear. The torque curve drops off sharply above 2500, so you can mash WOT and it won’t go any faster than about 60. After that it can’t overcome drag unless you’re going down a hill. Also your self-preservation instinct will kick in.