I agree with Bruce R, if a car is driven hard during short periods, it is better for the car & performance. In fact, most car manuals state a car should drive various speeds & over the full range of the rpm. If a car stays under 3k, it builds up carbon & will not perform as well as one blown out weekly. V-12 Jags required high rpm's or you had some very expensive tuning bills.
I like to drive different speeds, and use the access ramps on highways to 'tag' the tach. Most of the time, you can at least hit the 4-5k rpm before tagging the speed limit (I live very near a 70mph limit).
Last weekend I made my first road trip, Gainesville to Knoxville, and discovered why this car is such a great road car. I did hit a xxx mph during one short stretch, but mostly I stayed in the 80-90 range. This car really comes into its own getting through traffic on the interstate. Since is so small, it fits in where others fear to tread. Plus, it has the power to 'blow' by the slow stuff. I made the 240 mile trip in just over 3.5 hours, averaging just under 80. I could have done it quicker, but I'm not familiar with the highway or radar areas. Plus, I'm new to using my V1. I ran up on one cop, and I saw the slow traffic lined up behind him. I-985 from exit 16 down to I-85 is free of any bad radar bogies, so the V1 can detect an actual hit. I averaged 90 through that section (only 16 miles).
My advice to any 32 owner is to 'blow out' your engine at least once a week. You don't have to hit 155 to do that, mine will hit 100 in 3rd. The great thing I've discovered on my road trip was how the trans will slow you down after a quick pass when you take your foot off. My main worry is the instant-on radar unit.
Does anyone have the actual speeds for each gear (at 6k)?
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