Expected RPM for 70mph?

[T99SAX]

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?

[Bedford126]

Why?

So many different factors/gearboxes.

[Prickle]

I dont really pay attention lol.

[T99SAX]

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.

[Bedford126]

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.

[Nates-VTR]

My vtr sits just under 3000 at 60 so I'm guessing 3500 for 70 in a 1.1 gearbox is about normal..

[Baz]

i'd say so, was runnin at 3,500 in my furio

[benwh555]

This this sticky thread in the Saxo Brakes, suspension and transmission FAQ's section may have the answers.

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125615

[JRC1]

4200 @ 70mph in my VTS with s1 box lol

[jasonmayall]

4200 @ 70mph in my VTS with s1 box lol

:drink:

[12u55]

At 80mph I sit happily on 4k rpm. 60mph is 3.2k rpm <-- best fuel economy.

[Gandi699]

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

[JRC1]

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!

[T99SAX]

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