Miata Mailing List: March 2000, Message #6

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In a message dated 00-03-16 17:48:00 EST, bhaskarsarkar@hotmail.com writes:

<< Most long drives involve extensive periods of cruising at about 80mph. The 
engine revs at those speeds on my M2 at about 4500rpm. Actually, it touches 
4000rpm at 75mph. I am a new driver & donno much about cars/engines, but this 
rpm seems a little high >>

Not to worry, 4500 rpm in 5th is lazying along and well within the expected 
range of operation of the MX-5 engine. I actually use 5th very little , and 
am most often in 4th.The engine was designed to develop power at high RPM and 
no harm will result.

BB -- Sonja C.