[LINK] Fuel consumption

[Antony Barry]

On 27/05/2011, at 7:21 AM, Ivan Trundle wrote:

> I thought that the torque profile of the engine would have more to do with it than anything else?
> 
> Peak engine efficiency occurs when you've got the highest air and fuel mixture driving the pistons with the maximum force (i.e peak cylinder pressure).


I was assuming you would keep in an appropriate gear to optimise the power output of the engine. Most people opt for too low a gear when increasing speed to maximise their acceleration rather than minimising their power usage.

Tony

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