Originally Posted by Frank
Wussy! Having an excessive amount of torque in the low band is what makes a car/bike fun. You just never know what's going to happen when you stomp that pedal or twist that grip.
Having an excessive amount of torque in the low band is also necessary when you have a 4500lb Cadillac. Powerband from 500rpm to 3500rpm kicks ass! 2.14 ring gear and 0.68 overdrive inna house!
if the torque is NEEDED to move a 4500lbs car, it's not really excessive, is it.
it's all relative. a 4500 lbs cadillac will need more low-end torque for tractability than a 1200 lbs formula car.
the intent of the vehicle is a factor too. most 1200 lbs formula cars don't start from a standstill often (especially given that MOST formula car races involve a sprint race format with a rolling start). i am sure cadillacs see their fair share of red lights.