VTR engine peak power and torque

1. user_25971 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Herts Posts: 700 2001 VTR

   #1 30th November 2008, 12:53

   Hi guys, I read somewhere that peak torque is at 3500rpm. Can anyone confirm when is best to change gear?
   1. For economy
   2. For max acceleration
2. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #2 30th November 2008, 12:55

   there is an engine section for a reason
3. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #3 30th November 2008, 19:09

   Here's my RR graph off my VTR to show you the power band:
   
   
   
   I normally change around 5700rpm.