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Originally Posted by Blainestang
I think the real answer here is a mix of both your explanation and mine. In the end, yes, maximum acceleration IS at Max Torque, BUT, not necessarily Max ENGINE torque... Max acceleration is at Max APPLIED torque, which, if geared properly, is at Max Engine HORSEPOWER, not max Engine Torque.
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I thought some more about what you wrote and modified my thought experiment to this: Imagine you have one bitchin' CVT. Would it be better to hold the engine at a constant 100ft/lbs of torque at 8000rpm or a contant 95ft/lbs at 9000rpm? And the answer of course is 95ft/lbs at 9000 rpm because for any given final drive speed, while losing 5% torque at the engine, one would gain 12% through gear reduction ( 95ftlb * 9 / 8 = 106 ft/lbs).
So I take it back. You're right. Sorry I doubted you.