Power, Torque and Consumption Curves

Article written by Skye Nott. Published on 2006-04-02
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RPM	Torque (Lb.Ft.)	BHP	Fuel Consumption (Pints BHP/hr)
1000	71		0.95
1500	89	26	0.78
2000	101	38	0.69
2500	107	51	0.63
3000	110	63	0.58
3500	108	73	0.57
4000	106	81	0.575
4500	104	88	0.59
5000	98	94	0.62
5500	91	95	0.65
6000		92	0.73

Data for the following BHP, Torque and fuel consumption curves cropped up on the MG mailing list recently, makes interesting reading. Originally published in 'The Motor' September 26th 1962, subsequently reprinted in a 'Brooklands' book - "MG Cars 1959-1962" - and posted to the mailing list by Blake (aka Bullwinkle, yd3@nvc.net).

Graph created from table by Paul Hunt (I think?)
Visit his excellent site here

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~ Power, Torque and Consumption Curves ~

Article by Skye Nott – Published 2006-04-02

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