re: 5k RPM's at 65mph

[Jens Oxlund <jenso%picatl@mhs.iqsc.com>]

>I was checking the RPM's tonight at 65mph in 5th gear, and found them to be
>2,540, significant to three digits.  Tried it several different times over
>a 200 mile trip. That's in a 1987 5kcstq, bone stock including tire size.
>
>My observations tend to substantiate what Brendan is saying:   
>
>>Depends on the 5k.  My 5k definitely does _not_ do 80mph at 3000rpm.
>>Closer to 65mph, and 4000rpm at 80mph, similar to your figures for the 4k.
>>My 5k (an '87 S model quattro) has the lower gear ratios.  I don't know
>>personally what determined which gear ratios were used in which 5ks.
>
>>Brendan
>
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(REPLY):


Nobody mentioned Automatic vs. 5 speed. My 5 Speed is turning 3000 rpm at 
80 mph. My automatic is turning closer to 3500 rpm at 80 mph

Jens Oxlund
Atlanta
89' 200t
86 5kcstq




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