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Old 12-16-2016, 09:33 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Gearing and the engine tuning obviously also play an important role on that matter much like weight, and a slightly heavier car might eventually rely on a lower differential ratio to keep some agility at the expense of a higher cruising RPM and a lower top speed.
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