What is the maximum speed a car can reach in second gear?
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40 km/h. Here are the relevant details: 1. Gear ratio: The maximum speed for each gear of a car is related to the vehicle's gear ratio. For sedans, it is generally recommended not to exceed the following speed ranges for each gear: first gear - 20 km/h, second gear - 40 km/h, third gear - 60 km/h, fourth gear - 80 km/h, and fifth gear - above 80 km/h. 2. Jetta: If the idle speed is high, the car can move without pressing the accelerator. In first gear, maintaining 700 RPM results in a speed of about 5 km/h, but it will gradually increase to around 15 km/h. However, it will stall on an uphill slope. Pressing the accelerator to the floor in first gear can accelerate the car to about 50 km/h, reaching the redline RPM. Similarly, pressing the accelerator to the floor in second gear can accelerate the car to about 80 km/h, also reaching the redline RPM. If the car's RPM stays in the redline for 5 minutes, it will stall, which is very damaging to the vehicle and also carries the risk of engine seizure.