T5 performance
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:42 pm
Hey
I’ve been thinking about stuff since we are all the same boat and staying in. Anyway, on my only recent trip in the car to take supplies to the mother in law, I got thinking about the performance of our T5 engine. I haven’t really pushed it yet as it’s only done 900 miles but on the occasions where I’ve stretched its legs a bit and kicked down, the auto box changes down and the revs obviously rise as the car accelerates. So my thoughts turned to the torque curve. Max torque occurs at just 1800rpm which is way lower than the kick down point. So, as turbo engine cars have massive torque lower down, the only way to accelerate with maximum torque is by using the flappy paddles. Or am I taking rubbish due to cabin fever?
I’ve been thinking about stuff since we are all the same boat and staying in. Anyway, on my only recent trip in the car to take supplies to the mother in law, I got thinking about the performance of our T5 engine. I haven’t really pushed it yet as it’s only done 900 miles but on the occasions where I’ve stretched its legs a bit and kicked down, the auto box changes down and the revs obviously rise as the car accelerates. So my thoughts turned to the torque curve. Max torque occurs at just 1800rpm which is way lower than the kick down point. So, as turbo engine cars have massive torque lower down, the only way to accelerate with maximum torque is by using the flappy paddles. Or am I taking rubbish due to cabin fever?