What is the normal RPM range for a car?
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Car normal RPM range: Generally, a car's RPM ranges between 1000-3500, with maximum torque output occurring around 3000 RPM, after which it becomes inversely proportional to RPM. Below is relevant information about car RPM: 1. Typical engine idling speed is 1000 RPM, increasing to 1500 RPM after starting. Shift to 2nd gear when speed doesn't exceed 15 km/h, with subsequent upshifts generally occurring at 2000 RPM until reaching top gear. High-performance engines may tolerate an additional 500 RPM. During normal driving, RPM in any gear should generally not fall below 1500 or exceed 2500. When exceeding this range, timely downshifting or upshifting is required. 2. For regular driving, maintaining around 3000 RPM is usually sufficient. Higher engine RPM means more work per unit time, thus greater power output. However, excessive RPM accelerates the combustion cycle, causing incomplete fuel combustion before exhaust, resulting in exponentially increased fuel consumption. Therefore, higher RPM isn't always better. Appropriate RPM mainly depends on vehicle speed and gear selection.