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Old 12-03-2011, 08:48 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Deslock View Post
It is? Why wouldn't you upshift to 6th? (this car should make enough power after upshifting to continue accelerating)
Because the rpm drop of the overdrive gear(s) usually puts top gear rpm/hp too low to fight the aero drag at that point.

Top gear would be top speed provided you have the power to fight drag. FFIW the last Celica's top speed was redline-limited in 6th, I believe.
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