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Re: High RPMs at highway speed?

PlyBoyDoct@aol.com writes:
> OK....say your crusing in a 200 slush @ 110mph - 170kph(-)(+) This is not 
> uncommon.  Even though this isn't at Redline, its pretty darn close.  Would 
> Audi let these car cruise so close to Redline when other cars are doing the 
> same @ 3500???  Crappy gas mileage?  Shorter Engine life?  When does the 
> insanity stop?

I doubt that you'd find many cars that could cruise at 110mph while
turning only 3500rpm.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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