Expected RPM for 70mph?

1. T99SAX L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50

   #1 7th February 2013, 21:15

   so silly question really..
   
   if ur "cruising" at 70mph, in 5th gear. what are your rpm's??
   
   i have the 1.1i SX, and mine is about 3500rpm, this about average?
2. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #2 7th February 2013, 21:17

   Why?
   
   So many different factors/gearboxes.
3. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #3 7th February 2013, 21:23

   I dont really pay attention lol.
4. T99SAX L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50

   #4 7th February 2013, 21:59

   just because this is the first 1.1 engine i have ever owned, and my first saxo.
   
   
   i just thought 3500-4000rpm, was alot because im doing a long motorway drive tomorrow just thought id ask.
5. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #5 7th February 2013, 22:02

   It's about but as said it depends on what gear box my vtr will sit at 3100rpm at 70 in 5th.
   
   Apparently the vtr box is the best for motorway driving and the 1.1 box and vts are good for acceleration.
6. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #6 7th February 2013, 22:04

   My vtr sits just under 3000 at 60 so I'm guessing 3500 for 70 in a 1.1 gearbox is about normal..
7. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #7 8th February 2013, 00:17

   i'd say so, was runnin at 3,500 in my furio
8. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

   #8 8th February 2013, 00:27

   This this sticky thread in the Saxo Brakes, suspension and transmission FAQ's section may have the answers.
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615
9. JRC1 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32

   #9 8th February 2013, 00:44

   4200 @ 70mph in my VTS with s1 box lol
10. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

    #10 8th February 2013, 08:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JRC1 4200 @ 70mph in my VTS with s1 box lol

    
11. user_58570 Established Member Joined: Apr 2012 Nottingham Posts: 1736 3dr Desire sleeper... ^Made it into PFC...^

    #11 8th February 2013, 08:58

    At 80mph I sit happily on 4k rpm. 60mph is 3.2k rpm <-- best fuel economy.
12. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #12 8th February 2013, 10:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JRC1 4200 @ 70mph in my VTS with s1 box lol

    Good job you've got the vts rev limit to help in the upper reachers. a 6250rpm limit with an s1 box is a joke
13. JRC1 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32

    #13 8th February 2013, 10:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Good job you've got the vts rev limit to help in the upper reachers. a 6250rpm limit with an s1 box is a joke

    Yeah you need it that's for sure!
14. T99SAX L-plater Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 50

    #14 8th February 2013, 19:01

    thanks! was doing about 4k at 75-80, but hey thats my 160 mile drive over and done with!