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The redline is almost never the point of peak horsepower. This is primarily driven by the fact that the valves can't close/open fast enough at these speeds. I
by slededit 10y ago
The redline is almost never the point of peak horsepower. This is primarily driven by the fact that the valves can't close/open fast enough at these speeds. Its much worse on domestic vehicles that have to care about fuel efficiency (and so can't use stiffer springs) but the effect is still visible even in race cars.
- hvidgaard 10y agoIn F1 the previous generation engines was limited to 18k rpm by the regulations. They could go higher, and since they always went up to the 18k, it's safe to say it provided the most power, otherwise they would have shifted before.