On 08/10/2017 21:32, Vir Campestris wrote:
On 08/10/2017 16:24, Fredxxx wrote:
Assuming in first gear grip and gearing is such that traction is
maintained at maximum torque, the fastest off the mark is the person
who can maximise the rotational kinetic energy and using the
associated angular momentum to add to the engine torque.

Making the clutch slip, or wheels spin is very much the same result.

If you think the best acceleration from start is to raise the engine
revs, and maintain them at maximum torque, you're wrong, yet again.

The salesmen got to the engineers on mine.

On a dry road, in a straight line, maximum torque will just about break
traction in 1st. The fastest acceleration is to slip the clutch to hold
the engine at peak torque, with the tyres making various complaints,
until the clutch is fully up.

Most cars the tyres don't break away, even in first gear, in your case
I'm sure you've everything about optimum. As you say not the sort of
thing I would want to do every day!