VTR engine peak power and torque

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

   #1 30th November 2008, 17:29

   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
   
   Thanks
2. don55 Established Member Joined: Feb 2004 southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1881 Super stripped VTS transit camper iveco work hor

   #2 30th November 2008, 17:45

   Maximum power - 88.2 PS (87.0 bhp) (64.9 kW)
   @ 5600 rpm
   
   
   Specific output 54.8 bhp/litre - 0.9 bhp/cu in
   
   Maximum torque - 135.0 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.8 kgm)
   @ 3000 rpm
3. user_27897 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo

   #3 30th November 2008, 17:45

   I dunno mate. I've never really tried it. Lol.
4. don55 Established Member Joined: Feb 2004 southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1881 Super stripped VTS transit camper iveco work hor

   #4 30th November 2008, 17:49

   1. 3000
   2. 6000 id say
5. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #5 30th November 2008, 18:28

   near enough red line it everytime,just before the limiter, for max acceleration id say from like 1st to second and 2nd to 3rd. not sure about 3-4/4-5