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It's about a 6% grade. I was able to maintain 55 MPH in 5th gear once with a strong tailwind.
The engine is 175 hp, but is only 2.8 liter. Peak torque is at 2800 RPM, so 1800 RPM in 5th is well below peak torque.
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