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From: Paul-Ernest LC)vesque <pelevesque@globetrotter.net>
Hello I am driving my Spitfire MK3 for the first time, and I have the
1296cc and
no overdrive and was wandering what should be the ideal RPM for cruise.
I remark
that the engine was turning 3700 RPM at 90 Km, that seem to much for
me, but I
am no expert
==AM==
While that engine speed might seem a bit "buzzy" (especially compared
to modern cars with 5- or 6-speed overdrive gearboxes), it's really
just fine, and the car should easily cruise all day at 4000 rpm or more
if all is well.
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph
Herald Database at its new URL: <http://triumph-herald.us>
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