max speed in gears

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What sort of speed should I be seeing in each gear at the rev limit for a std 177BHP version ?

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Below is my maths from the numbers in the service manual. These are for the close ration transmission.Gear, mph/1000rpm, mph at 7800rpmFirst 5.8 45Second 9.9 77Third 13.1 102Forth 16.7 130These numbers are independent of BHP, that will only influece how quickly you get to them.[This message has been edited by Matthew Treagus (edited 20 November 2001).]

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MattLooks about right, as I get an indicated 80mph in second & 106mph in third.Isn’t second gear great for overtaking other cars [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image] [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image] [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]

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Final column at 8000rpm for those that take it a little further up the dial.First 5.8 45 46.4Second 9.9 77 79.2Third 13.1 102 104.8Forth 16.7 130 133.6And yes second gear in the Exige would be my most favourite gear in a car ever Third in my old M3 would be my number 2.

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Sorry that was very geek.My favourite gear is…

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Wonder what max speed in 5th is for those with the power to get to 8000rpm (assuming their flipping car moves at all…)

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Fifth is 20.2 / 1000rpm. If you are seeing maximum power at 8000 and you can get there in fifth that should give you 161mph. That’s silly though. Hold tight please.