Discussion
MissMarple said:
Very random question. Just wondering if anyone knows how many revs a corsa 1.4 sxi should be doing when driving at 60mph in 5th gear, only asking as mine is sounding like it needs a 6th gear atm! Its doing around 3 and a half to 4k revs. Is this normal? Thanks
Sounds about the same as my old 1.0 Corsa. Bet it rattles about too, right?gtdc said:
Pozzy said:
sday12 said:
Rev's what?
Technically correct I think, as it's an abbreviation of "revolutions".On topic though, my old 205 XS was pretty much redlining in 5th at *ahem* motorway speeds, so I guess 3500/4000rpm in 5th isn't too far off the mark.
denniswise9 said:
Yes, most 5 speeds I have driven (including my Mx5) will sound strained on the motorway or at high speeds, especially at 70 or above.
They use low ratio gearboxes so you can get a pokey car at lower speeds.
Although a Corsa 1.4 may be noisy on a motorway, there are many cars with 5 gears that are totally relaxed at 70 mph in 5th.They use low ratio gearboxes so you can get a pokey car at lower speeds.
You can still have a wide spread of gear ratios within the gearbox. If you take it to extremes, my friend's Ram Cobra used to do around 2,000 rpm at 70 mph in 5th!
catman said:
Although a Corsa 1.4 may be noisy on a motorway, there are many cars with 5 gears that are totally relaxed at 70 mph in 5th.
You can still have a wide spread of gear ratios within the gearbox. If you take it to extremes, my friend's Ram Cobra used to do around 2,000 rpm at 70 mph in 5th!
When I said most - I mean everything I have driven. You can still have a wide spread of gear ratios within the gearbox. If you take it to extremes, my friend's Ram Cobra used to do around 2,000 rpm at 70 mph in 5th!
I haven't had the luxury of a Ram Cobra!
doogz said:
omgus said:
doogz said:
4550rpm @ 70mph.
Anyone beat that?
STi Impreza Doogz?Anyone beat that?
My imported STi is well on boost by 80, but not sure exactly what the revs would be.
Not fun for long journeys.
ETA just checked your profile, so i revise my guess to some fast French thing.
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