Date:         Mon, 15 May 1995 07:54:14 +0600
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From:         anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject:      Re: Rev limits


>My Haynes book says the 50 HP 1600 achieves peak power at 4000 rpm, with
>"maximum cruising speed" at 65 mph, which is 3900 rpm with the stock tires.
>I can't remember where I saw 4400 rpm, 

The Bently has for the AE motor: 50 HP @ 4000 (DIN) and 60 HP @ 4400 (SAE).  
Who is DIN?

Also, I had thought that Muir said in the famous book that the shift points 
are 15-30-50.  It turns out that these all happen at 4400.  I dunno.


  Chris Bridge
  
  ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?)
   E-mail: cbridge@vt.edu

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