kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) not quite 100 ks,prolly not what people expect a 2l diesel doing at 100 k,this is in 6th check out the instantaneous fuel consumption this is on a level road not coasting bugger lookin at that pic reminds me i need ruc(again!) Edited February 20, 2013 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Those rev can go crazy low on a diesel but still pull like a train Here's my little 3-cyclinder 1.4 TDi on a VW Polo Edited February 26, 2013 by SpikeyLemon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 My father used to boast about this in his BA Falcon - 1900rpm at 100kmh. As I kept telling him, what is impressive is the percentage of the redline that 100kmh comes up in, not the actual rpm. We still argue about this.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 At that speed, as long as you are in the left lane and keeping the heck out of my way I am happy, 1,500rpm, 10,000rpm good on you Not sure what my car does sorry, "I cant drive 55" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 I think our 525i does 2800. My Suzuki Cappuccino did about 4000 Of course it still had a bit over 5000 MORE to go to the rev limiter I only ever got to 8000 though, once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 interesting topic! i believe the M5 turns just over 2-2200 rpm @ 100 (can't be more precise as I generally don't travel at that speed). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 Then what is it at 160kmh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 @ 160 I'm not looking at the speedo.... lol.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Edit: on a random thought. Does anyone feel that the steering wheel and or hands block too much of the speedo view while driving?? Sometimes when turning, for example, the spoke on the steering and my hand blocks out the indicator light and partially the revs and or speedometer. Random rant// Edited February 26, 2013 by QUBE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I find in the perfect driving position my steering wheel blocks view to the top of my speedo, you know the important 100- 160 range. So I have had to adjust the steering higher than I would otherwise like to accomidate as I don't think mr plod would take that as an excuse for drifting over the limit. #minorrant #improbablyjusttootall Edited February 27, 2013 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 I find in the perfect driving position my steering wheel blocks view to the top of my speedo, you know the important 100- 160 range. So I have had to adjust the steering higher than I would otherwise like to accomidate as I don't think mr plod would take that as an excuse for drifting over the limit. #minorrant #improbablyjusttootall Agreed. Exactly the same for me. At its most comfortable the top of the steering wheel obstructs the 80-120 range on my speedo. Don't think the cops'll think much of my excuse though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 My daily hack, dog cart, van and general awesome car, the 1990 Peugeot 205 of winning tells me its 11.35 at 69mph, but its always time to go 69 when you drive a 205 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 My daily hack, dog cart, van and general awesome car, the 1990 Peugeot 205 of winning tells me its 11.35 at 69mph, but its always time to go 69 when you drive a 205 At least you can still read an analogue clock... That skill will be gone in a generation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Agreed. Exactly the same for me. At its most comfortable the top of the steering wheel obstructs the 80-120 range on my speedo. Don't think the cops'll think much of my excuse though! Must be a 5 series thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Must be a E39 thing! There. First car I've bothered with cruise control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Agreed. Exactly the same for me. At its most comfortable the top of the steering wheel obstructs the 80-120 range on my speedo. Don't think the cops'll think much of my excuse though! I find it's fine - but I like to sit in my car like I sit in my chair at the office, so I'm sitting quite high up with a straight back. Not leaning all the way back with my arm out the window like a boss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 I find it's fine - but I like to sit in my car like I sit in my chair at the office, so I'm sitting quite high up with a straight back. Not leaning all the way back with my arm out the window like a boss. Me too - No problems with the speedo at all - I can't have the wheel down to far, as it interferes with my clutch leg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2013 My M3 at 100kmh in 6th....using 29% of it's redline... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
