How fast can you go by flooring the throttle in first gear?

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Edward
07/30/25 12:01am
Normally, the maximum speed in first gear can reach 45 km/h, which is related to the engine displacement and tuning. Taking a 1.6L manual transmission car as an example, when the engine reaches the maximum speed of 6000 r/min, first gear can reach 45 km/h, second gear can reach a maximum speed of 81 km/h, third gear can reach a maximum speed of 133 km/h, fourth gear can reach 183 km/h, and fifth gear can reach a speed of 230 km/h. The engine speed, gear, and vehicle speed should be matched. When the speed matches the gear, the car's performance is at its best, and the thermal efficiency of the fuel is the highest. If the speed does not match the gear, such as high speed with low gear or low speed with high gear, it will not only increase fuel consumption but also cause damage to the engine and transmission, leading to irreversible harm to the vehicle. Therefore, the gear and speed must be matched during driving. First gear is used for normal starting, with a speed generally around 10 km/h. Second gear is a transitional gear for acceleration after starting or for low-speed driving, with a speed generally around 20 km/h. Third gear is used for speeds between 20-40 km/h and is commonly used for city driving. Fourth gear can be used for speeds between 40-60 km/h. Fifth gear is used for speeds above 60 km/h.
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