Performance Through Gears

[Tommy B]

What are the speeds through the gears for a Mk1 Tuscan? Never look down when accelerating!

[Ross75]

Found this on mytuscan.co.uk

Standard Gearbox

* 1st gear - 2.95:1, 51 MPH
* 2nd gear - 1.95:1, 77 MPH
* 3rd gear - 1.34:1, 112 MPH
* 4th gear - 1.00:1, 151 MPH
* 5th gear - 0.80:1, MAX MPH

Close-ratio Gearbox

* 1st gear - 2.43:1, 62 MPH
* 2nd gear - 1.56:1, 97 MPH
* 3rd gear - 1.24:1, 122 MPH
* 4th gear - 1.00:1, 151 MPH
* 5th gear - 0.80:1, MAX MPH

[m3coupe]

Ross75 said:

Found this on mytuscan.co.uk

Standard Gearbox

* 1st gear - 2.95:1, 51 MPH
* 2nd gear - 1.95:1, 77 MPH
* 3rd gear - 1.34:1, 112 MPH
* 4th gear - 1.00:1, 151 MPH
* 5th gear - 0.80:1, MAX MPH

Close-ratio Gearbox

* 1st gear - 2.43:1, 62 MPH
* 2nd gear - 1.56:1, 97 MPH
* 3rd gear - 1.24:1, 122 MPH
* 4th gear - 1.00:1, 151 MPH
* 5th gear - 0.80:1, MAX MPH

You look at this and just smile knowing that you own a car that can do this!

Who's Smug??? lol.

[Tommy B]

Thanks for this, it does put a smile on your face! Must have a go!!

[Tommy B]

Thanks for this, it does put a smile on your face! Must have a go!!

[m3coupe]

Tommy B said:

Thanks for this, it does put a smile on your face! Must have a go!!

Twice??? Really smug, lol.