MR2 Optimal Shift Points

From: Don dgray@closer.brisnet.org.au
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 07:18:34 +1000
Subject: MR2 When to shift??

> Would anyone out there know the proper rpm to shift at for each gear to 
> achieve the best 0-60 times??  This is for a 91Turbo if that makes a 
> difference.
>
> David Mariai
> mariaid@noranda.com

MKII Turbo:

1st --> 2nd     7130 rpm @  35 mph
2nd --> 3rd     6840 rpm @  57 mph
3rd --> 4th     6760 rpm @  82 mph
4th --> 5th     6510 rpm @ 114 mph

MKII NA:

1st --> 2nd     6270 rpm @ 31 mph
2nd --> 3rd     6120 rpm @ 51 mph
3rd --> 4th     5800 rpm @ 72 mph
4th --> 5th     5760 rpm @ 92 mph

MKI Supercharged:

1st --> 2nd     7500 rpm @  32 mph
2nd --> 3rd     7150 rpm @  54 mph
3rd --> 4th     6950 rpm @  80 mph
4th --> 5th     6750 rpm @ 107 mph

MKI NA:

1st --> 2nd     7500 rpm @  35 mph
2nd --> 3rd     7420 rpm @  59 mph
3rd --> 4th     7240 rpm @  84 mph
4th --> 5th     6930 rpm @ 109 mph

Take care,
Don.