Me Again wrote:
ShinerBock wrote:
Why Hummer's Massive Torque Number in Super Bowl Ad Is Misleading
What Does the Hummer EV's 11,500 LB-FT of Torque Actually Mean?
Based on how they are calculating this, my 2014 Ram 2500 with it's 1,270 lb-ft coming from the engine on my highest tune sends 14,034 lb ft to the rear wheels in first gear going by the actual gearing calculation, but it is actually more than that since since the torque converter multiplies torque coming out of the engine. On my "tow" tune, it sends 12,045 lb-ft to the rear wheels not accounting for torque multiplication.
Electric motors have maximum torque coming off zero rpm. That is why the Tesla is fast in the 1/4 mile.
I know that. I am just commenting on how they are coming up with this 11,500 lb-ft number. It is very misleading, but then again it is GM. I wonder if Huntindog will comment on whether these numbers are "certified" or not?
