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Old 12-29-2011, 02:37 AM   #2 (permalink)
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An engine is typically most efficient running around 80% load at the RPM it produces peak torque at (most power per amount of fuel). Unfortunately, most cars have very over-sized engines and can't run at the optimal rpm at that load because they accelerate quickly out of it.

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