Inb4 long discussion on proper gear shifting technique..
That makes sense. I think the short way to put it: in this car, with those gear ratios, staying up to redline in first and second will keep you in the torque band LONGER overall than if you were to shift at the maximum torque of first and second gear.
Obviously highly dependent on shift speed, clutching, driving conditions, but good to know what I am enjoying doing for recreation (note: not for racing, 0-60 time, or first prize in shifting) is also mathematically (conditions permitting) producing the most overall torque.
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