How to Perform a Launch Start with a Manual Transmission?
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Release the clutch pedal when the vehicle's throttle is fully engaged. Here are the specific steps for performing a launch start: 1. Turn off the vehicle stability system and depress the clutch: The vehicle stability system will limit engine RPM if detected. Note that not all vehicles are equipped with a stability system, and not all systems can be deactivated. 2. Engage first gear: This allows the engine to start running and gradually reach the desired RPM, maximizing the car's power output. 3. Floor the accelerator and immediately release the clutch when RPM reaches the engine's maximum torque range: Target engine RPM should be around 2500-3000. Increasing the engine speed to the maximum level the transmission can handle maximizes wheel torque during the transition from stationary to moving.