power graph, rev limiter and redline

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In GT6 they still seem to have left the power graphs fairly vague.

Its a little difficult to work out where the graph translates to the tacho, as they don't include many rpm points on the graph.

Does the far end of the graph correspond to the rev limiter? or just redline on the tacho?

The number it shows on the graph eg 9800rpm, is that just showing the end point of the scale of the graph? or is that the rpm at which the power graph stops - where it hits the rev limiter or redline.

If the 9800rpm figure (for example) is the end of the graph scale, and its divided into 7 sections, then you could divide it, 9800/7 = 1400rpm, so each line on the graph is another 1400rpm ?

How can you most easily work out what rpm the power peaks at?


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Adam.
 
The graph is usually divided into however many portions. The two outermost portions, 1 on each side, have one rpm gap between them and the next portion, and all the portions in the middle have a different sized rpm gap between them.
If you understand that, which I'm not sure I even understand, then great, if not, I'll try explaining later.
 
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The graph is usually divided into however many portions. The two outermost portions, 1 on each side, have one rpm gap between them and the next portion, and all the portions in the middle have a different sized rpm gap between them.
If you understand that, which I'm not sure I even understand, then great, if not, I'll try explaining later.
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I followed you up to the "however many portions" part then got lost.
 
@Adamaw11
The graph is only useful to give you an idea of the power and torque characteristics. The peak power and torque are also listed as actual amounts - so with that and the curve shapes, you get an indication of how to gear it to get the best acceleration and top speed and whether or not it will benefit from being short-shifted.
 
Well, by comparing the values on the graph, with the tacho while driving, it appears that the end of the graph line, is where the rev limiter is, not where the redline on the tacho is. And that rpm number is says on the graph, is indeed the rev LIMITER not the redline on tacho.

And going to the garage to find what rpm the max power and torque are at does help to see where the curve of the graph relates to the tacho while driving - to figure out optimum gear change points.

Its just annoying they haven't included any more numbers on the graph itself - maybe they thoughts it would look a little too confusing for some people
 

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