| Archive for The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006 |
| BeN |
4500Nm of torqueElectric Audi R8 in 24 months.http://www.worldcarfans.com/10910.../audi-e-tron-gets-the-green-light |
| "him" |
That sounds like a huge amount, but don't forget there is no gearbox... so the 3,320lb ft is "all" you get, there is no 'multiplication' effect through a gearbox.
My car engine develops less torque than I can develop via a torque wrench (129lb/ft), and yet I cannot make the wheels spin while the car is sat four square on the ground. Plus is will sound like a milk-float! |
| Nice Guy Eddie |
No gearbox, What a hateful machine. I'd rather a Fiat Panda. |
| "him" |
EVO magazine (issue 137) letters page - Torque Talk, someone has finally put into print what I have been banging on about for years...
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