RPM curiosity...

[barrett]

Finally just got rid of the honda, and purchased a 02 Jetta GLS. I have owned a couple manual transmission cars prior to this one, but it appears my RPM's in my jetta run much higher...

In 5th gear for example, at approx 60mph, my tach is around 3100 or so, depending on how warm the car is of course. Does this appear high to some of you avid vw drivers?

-Barrett

[TT225]

now is it a 2.0, 1.8t, tdi, or vr6? I have a 2001 1.8t and around 70mph my rpm is around 3100 give or take a few. the others i'm not sure

[Fourt1thirty]

Congrats on the purchase.

My Rabbit, 70mph = 4000rpm. My girlfriends Rabbit, 70mph = 2600rpm. 3100 sounds about right.How warm the car is makes no differance in speed-vs-rpm. It's all in ratios.

[NotoriousDUB]

My 98 2.0
3000 rpm = 67 mph.

[TVarmy04]

my vr6 rus about 80 mph in 3k rpms

[barrett]

it is a 2.0.

-and as in regards to engine temp and rpm, i am aware that it is in ratios, but engine temperature, oil and driving conditions also play a *slight* role in rpm's. (i race formula 1 cars).

-Barrett

[Jetta2.slow]

I got a 2.0 and 3100 rpms for 60mph sounds about right to me

[PGLI]

u race forumula 1 cars? thats awesome where?

[109 LUVR]

Originally Posted by barrett

(i race formula 1 cars)

You race Formula 1 cars and drive a 2.0? Are you masochistic?

[Luv4Dubs]

Originally Posted by 109 LUVR

You race Formula 1 cars and drive a 2.0? Are you masochistic?

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing

[barrett]

haha

not F1 formula cars, miniature versions. I race all accross Canada. From Shubanacadie (however u spell that) in Nova Scotia to Mont Jolie in Quebec, to Waterloo in Ontario to Vancover. They are considered F1 cars, but miniatures. Highly competitive sport. We use rotax engines with red lines of 14-15grand and turn out top speeds of 140-155 miles per hour (depending on track of course). Its a big sport in Europe. Some call it a step down from the Ford 1600 (F16's) and a jump from Formula Kart racing (previous hobby).

sorry for the confusion, I am far from a professional driver, i race merely as a hobby as STIHL in Germany has offered me sponsorship for advertisment.

regards,
Barrett.

[Tommunist]

I'm still confused how engine temp could affect rpm at a given speed - it seems it is a direct drive kind of deal so how could this be?

[dvs_b21]

As long as your clutch isn't slipping the crank is connected right to the wheels through the transmission. The clutch does need to be at operating temperature to perform its best so it may slip a very, very small amount when it is cold and that would change the RPM vs MPH.

[RafCarre12]

75mph at 3K rpm on the 1.8T

[monkey54it]

3080/90 @ 60 mph in 5th gear
checked it this morning.