With proper oil and cooling, How long would an engine last at say, at, or just under redline? Also, how long would would
an engine last at top speed? Would it run out of gas first? what about the transmission? Would a ferrari or lambo last longer than a normal car with a lower top speed?
Jay P
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There is no one hard number. It really depends on which manufacturer made the engine and how well it's been looked after.
I remember years ago, someone I know told me about a motorcycle rally he used to attend in his youth and one of the annual traditions was to take an old motorcycle and lock the throttle fully open. They took bets how long it would take for the engine to either seize, throw a rod, etc. Some of them would go for quite a while others self-destructed under a minute.
Robert M
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rupert
Until it blows up :))
Seriously likes already been said engine manufactures a big part of it however
But a give you a bit more of an answer yes will run at top speed until the fuel Runs Runs out but Won’t do the engine any good and especially on red line. Where it out faster
It’s not a great idea but yeah sure is fun :)
F
A race car probably runs on full throttle about 30% of the time? Rebuilds are usually done after a few hundred miles. So for a production engine, I would guess about 100 miles at most . A Ferrari or Lamborghini would probably last longer although full throttle would be at higher revs.
Doubtful if a tank of fuel would last that long. Supercars do 1-2 mpg when flat out.
arther
what car have you driven that could make redline in top gear? How long did you hold it at full speed? Where the road is long and straight enough to hold it at full noise for a couple of hours you cant carry enough fuel to make the next stop.