Thread: FR-S/BRZ MPG
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Old 02-26-2012, 10:18 PM   #132
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According to my calculations if you have 2000rpm 60mph cruising, you can still go up a 10% grade at 60 without using 100% of the available torque, although you'll be close. I think people exaggerate the need for downshifts, you only need it when passing.
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