Reviewers “Behind the wheel” told what speed is best to keep in the city and on the highway, so as not to drive slowly, but also save fuel.
Gasoline in different operating modes is consumed by the car in different ways. Therefore, the “turtle” pace can also turn into a cost for the wallet, but fast driving also does not contribute to savings.
Experts believe that in urban conditions after the start, when driving at a speed of 50 – 60 km / h, you need to switch to the highest stage of the checkpoint and drive in the speed range from 45 to 80 km / h. If the gearbox is mechanical, then it will be necessary to turn on the highest gear only when the tachometer needle reaches 1.5 thousand revolutions. Thanks to this, the engine will be able to develop up to 80% of traction, and the driver will be able to bring gasoline consumption closer to passport values.
On the track it’s different. Here it is better to maintain a speed in the region of 80 – 85 km / h, while the engine should have from 1.2 thousand to 1.5 thousand revolutions. You can also save money by coasting by allowing the machine to roll downhill without shifting out of top gear.
In addition, moving at a speed of 80 – 90 km / h, you can safely take turns, and there will also be no need to noticeably slow down or pick up speed. Maintaining this speed, the car can drive for hours on the highway, consuming gasoline at a low level.
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