In article ,
Fredxxx wrote:
On 09/04/2016 00:05, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Fredxxx wrote:
I might agree that maximum acceleration in any gear would occur at
the maximum engine torque in that gear, the fact in itself is most
unhelpful in determining 0 to 60mph times.

And in the original discussion, 0-60 times weren't mentioned. Just the
point in an engine's output where the best acceleration occurred.
Which of course is at maximum torque, not maximum BHP.

Actual 0-60 times depends on so much more.

If you can understand the OP's question, you will accept that there are
scant details to provide an answer.

I was commenting on the assertion that torque is an irrelevance to the
acceleration of a car where 0-62mph times were mentioned. The OP's
question was something like 40 posts ago in this specific thread.

Torque still matters even for a 0-60 time, unless you were using some form
of CVT specifically designed for a very narrow band output.

Early BMW 4 valve per cylinder car engines were extremely peaky. Later
units used variable valve timing to improve the torque curve - but had no
more peak BHP. The acceleration times with the later engines were better.
And the car felt far more lively in general driving.

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