>In practice, the M35A2 gets it's head up at about 2000 rpm and accelerates
>right up to the governor. That value is 2600 rpm as set by the military,
>but can be easily boosted to 2900 rpm. It is really happy between 2600 and
>2900 rpm regardless of what gear it is in.
>On flat level road, it will accelerate slowly from 1500 rpm to 2000 and then
>take off. On a steep incline, it will not acclerate from 1500, but may be
>downshifted and will then accelerate.
>Horsepower max is 130@2600rpm
>torque peak 305 ft/lbs @1500 rpm
You only have 87HP at 1500 rpm
and at 2600 rpm your torque is down to 262 ft/lbs.
Gives you an idea of how much HP it takes to move these things at
various road speeds. Best fuel milage is at the lower rpms.
Ted H.
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