RPM for Everyday Driving

[smith12895]

Originally Posted by SD987

For the 987S

1st @ 39 mph
2nd @ 70 mph
3rd @ 101 mph
4th @ 125 mph
5th @ 145 mph
6th @ 160 mph

Because my 987 (Non S) has the 6sp owuld this be the same for me?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by smith12895

Because my 987 (Non S) has the 6sp owuld this be the same for me?

Hi,

Yes it would. There is only 1 6-speed Transmission, the G86.20. It has the following Gear ratios:

• 1st Gear - 3.82
  
  2nd Gear - 2.20
  
  3rd Gear - 1.52
  
  4th Gear - 1.22
  
  5th Gear - 1.02
  
  6th Gear - 0.89
  
  Final Drive Ratio - 3.44

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Tuner]

Do you guys seriously go driving from stop-light to stop-light hitting 4k in every gear? If so you must get like 15mpgs. If I'm not mistaken, something like 80% of peak torque is delivered at 2k rpms (at least in the S), so why overdo it? I can understand if you are on open roads and stuff, but in city driving, why!!

[xclusivecar]

Originally Posted by Tuner

Do you guys seriously go driving from stop-light to stop-light hitting 4k in every gear? If so you must get like 15mpgs. If I'm not mistaken, something like 80% of peak torque is delivered at 2k rpms (at least in the S), so why overdo it? I can understand if you are on open roads and stuff, but in city driving, why!!

In first and second I shift at 4K and above. The shifts are much smoother and the car accelerates beautifully. I still get 24+ MPG.