where should my rpms be at 70 mph? - United Bimmer Community

**junkdrawer** · 03-24-2008, 09:50 PM

I have 95 325i automatic. Im used to my 5 speed e30 but it seems as though the e36 is revving too high. at 70ish it will be at 3000 rpms. is that right?
I still get good mileage, just curious

craig · 03-24-2008, 11:07 PM

hmm.. it could be right. my dads 1997 supercharged grand prix usualy runs at about 3,000 at 70. but then again, its not a BMW

so im not sure...

**xsperf** · 03-24-2008, 11:19 PM

yea mine is like that, although it is stickshift it depends on the differential you have

witeshark · 03-24-2008, 11:27 PM

And maybe the tire size.

nick_318is · 03-25-2008, 07:24 AM

Doesn't sound crazy at 80 i'm usually between 3500-4000 in my e30, 70 is probably right near 3000.

**xsperf** · 03-25-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nick_318is

Doesn't sound crazy at 80 i'm usually between 3500-4000 in my e30, 70 is probably right near 3000.

whats the speed limit in Michigan again? i kid i kid

nick_318is · 03-25-2008, 03:46 PM

Most places its 70, in metro areas 55, I like to pretend it's 90 and haven't driven the car on the highway since august or september, thats why I can't say for sure the revs below that.