Ideal RPM

[parth11]

Hello All,

I have 2001 325i,standard shift.I see the RPM on my car going 3500 while going on 80 miles/hr speed.Is this normal or higher.

Please suggest.
Thank you in advance
parth11

[Relevart]

I have 2002 325i with manual transmission. at 80mph rpm's are 3500, 5th gear.
Old Honda Civic with automatic 4 speed transmission does the same thing.
Hope this helps
Relevart

[peterkulesza]

normal.

[CiscoKid]

bimmas dont have overdrive like american cars.... so you will have higher revs in 5th than in an american car, but cars with overdrive have absolutely no power in OD