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What is the corresponding engine speed for a car traveling at 120 mph?

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LaArianna

07/29/25 4:21pm

During normal driving, the engine speed corresponding to a car speed of 120 mph is mostly between 2000 RPM and 3000 RPM. Assuming the clutch plate is functioning normally without slipping, a manual transmission car requires shifting to the corresponding gear based on the speed for proper operation. Under normal driving conditions, the engine speed in the highest gear is as follows: When the speed reaches 100 km/h, the RPM is generally around 2800; when the speed reaches 110 km/h, the RPM is typically around 3200. RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) is a physical quantity representing the ratio of the number of rotations to time, commonly expressed in engineering as RPM = number of rotations / time. It is an important parameter describing the rotational motion of an object. Factors determining engine speed: Transmission ratio: The same vehicle speed can result in different engine speeds, depending on the vehicle's transmission ratio. With a higher transmission ratio, the engine needs to rotate multiple times to drive the wheels for each rotation of the wheels. Gear: The engine's power is not directly used as the driving force for the car's wheels; it must be processed through the transmission. This is a key reason why shifting gears is necessary while driving. By matching different gears with appropriate speeds, the engine can avoid excessively high RPM, thereby reducing fuel consumption and lowering driving costs. Gear: The engine's power is not directly used as the driving force for the car's wheels; it must be processed through the transmission. This is a key reason why shifting gears is necessary while driving. By matching different gears with appropriate speeds, the engine can avoid excessively high RPM, thereby reducing fuel consumption and lowering driving costs.

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