What rev's your PETROL car doing at 120 kmph?

Max Power1 · 03-05-2010 08:58AM

sdonn wrote: »

My Corsa B - 1996 has no rev counter at all so I have absolutely no idea. Stupid opel.

lol same with my 96 Fiesta.

Im getting a rover 75 on friday so ill be taking her out on the motorway and we'll see how she does re the 120kmh revs!

Cookie_Monster · 03-05-2010 05:50PM

BMW 320i e92 m-sport

6th - 2900-2950 rpm at120kph

Cookie_Monster · 03-05-2010 05:56PM

unkel wrote: »

Meh. Anyone can take their foot off the accelerator

ah but why would that make a difference? if you put it in neutral it would but otherwise the engine will keep rotating at whatever revs but use no fuel

and gradually slow down as the speed drops

mondeoman2 · 03-05-2010 06:03PM

Ford Mondeo ST200 2.5 V6 2900rpm @ 120KPH (5 speed)

samsemtex · 03-05-2010 06:23PM

Alfa 1.8 156 - 3200 revs @120kph in 5th gear.

Doyler92 · 03-05-2010 06:26PM

My poor Fiat Punto won't even tell me the rev's

ninty9er · 03-05-2010 06:45PM

1.6 Astra 5 speed, edit: checked it out 3,400 RPM at 120km/h

thethedev · 03-05-2010 07:33PM

1998 Subaru Legacy 2.0ltr estate 5 speed manual
120km/h @ ~3500 r/min

I usually keep to 100km/h even on a motorway cos the fuel consumption really goes through the fecking roof:o Ah well thats AWD for ya.

hoodie6029 · 03-05-2010 07:41PM

2000 Yaris 1.0 5 speed
3900rpm at 120 but with the noise the engine makes it sounds more like 5500rpm!!

RedorDead · 03-05-2010 07:44PM

Tried this today - Audi A3 1.4TFSI 125 - 2600 RPM @ 120 kph in 6th gear.

Marty McFly · 03-05-2010 07:44PM

06 honda accord 2.0L petrol about 3300rpm- 5th gear.

Topper Harley · 03-05-2010 09:00PM

Bobo78 wrote: »

Mazda 6 year 2004 1.8l petrol
120 kph at around 3100 revs in 5 gear.

04 Mazda 6 1.8L - I'm fairly sure mine does closer to 3,500 in 5th gear. I hope it's not sick.

feelites · 03-05-2010 09:01PM

99 citroen xsara 2.0 16v

3200rpm @ 120km/h @ 5th gear

DUBLINHITMAN · 03-05-2010 09:22PM

misubishi evo IX
2700 rpm @120km/h in 6th gear

Midnight_EG · 03-05-2010 09:23PM

DUBLINHITMAN wrote: »

misubishi evo IX
2700 rpm @12km/h in 6th gear

Something wrong there :P

islanderre · 03-05-2010 10:27PM

01 1.6 SE VTEC Civic

4000RPM @ indicated 120KPH

Wish it had a 6th gear!!!!!!!!!!

frex · 03-05-2010 10:40PM

I don't get it...why would you want to know what rpm your engine does at 120kph? If its a fuel economy thing, there's a lot more behind a fuel map than just engine speed.

My old Fiat 126 had a max speed of 105kph with a favourable breeze, a steep slope and a solid set of rosary beads. At that stage, I'd imagine it's little "flat 2" was throwing out all of its 24 horses at about 4,500rpm, just like washing machine on wheels would do.

DUBLINHITMAN · 03-05-2010 11:10PM

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Something wrong there :P

yeah i drive like a aulwaaaan lol:D

Standard Toaster · 03-05-2010 11:35PM

Impreza WRX STI 2.0 petrol
2500rpm @120km/h in 6th gear

.Longshanks. · 03-05-2010 11:56PM

frex wrote: »

I don't get it...why would you want to know what rpm your engine does at 120kph? If its a fuel economy thing, there's a lot more behind a fuel map than just engine speed.

My old Fiat 126 had a max speed of 105kph with a favourable breeze, a steep slope and a solid set of rosary beads. At that stage, I'd imagine it's little "flat 2" was throwing out all of its 24 horses at about 4,500rpm, just like washing machine on wheels would do.

Why, because it interests me. If your not interested, why reply? This is a motors forum after all.
I once had a 2003 1.4 civic that buzzed down the motorway at 4000rpm at the speed limit and it became tiresome. My current car doesn't & i'll be sure my next car is the same

DUBLINHITMAN · 04-05-2010 12:44AM

Every car is different
that's what interests me
any micras here in the redline
lol

challengemaster · 04-05-2010 01:01AM

Right, finally got around to getting figures :P

99 Almera N15 S
3rd: 5800 rpm
4th: 4100 rpm
5th: 3350 rpm

I'll get some for a r33 skyline gts 2.0 n/a tomorrow

Absurdum · 04-05-2010 01:14AM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

ah but why would that make a difference? if you put it in neutral it would but otherwise the engine will keep rotating at whatever revs but use no fuel

and gradually slow down as the speed drops

Mine actually drops very quickly (and gains too when you floor it), it's a CVT.

gs300 · 04-05-2010 09:32AM

2008 Seat leon 1.4tsi

6 speed 3000rpm

neilthefunkeone · 04-05-2010 09:45AM

'99 318is 1.9 - 120kph @ 3500(just under)

John_Mc · 04-05-2010 10:28AM

guil wrote: »

05 focus 1.4 5 speed think it does about 4000

Suppose it depends on the gradient but I think you're well off there. I have a 2002 1.4l Focus at get 120kmph in 5th year with 3000-3200

bongi69 · 04-05-2010 10:58AM

MK4 Golf 1.4
At 120 is usually sitting at around 3700 to 3800. Will do it in 4th at approx 4600rpm
In fifth it will hit 135 at 4000rpm. I don't like to push it past 4000 as it then starts drinking juice like it's going out of fashion.