sedan torque vs coupe torque

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daddyo24
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why do my 03 sedan feel like it has more low end torque than my 05 coupe,or is it just me.


adamG35sedan
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it could be due to the fact that the sedan has a a little more weight on the rear tires, that it seems a little more "planted"

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It may actually have a bit more low-end. Hard to say for sure without dynos, but based on the torque and HP ratings, the sedan may have a broader torque curve at RPM's lower than the torque peak. The Sedan has a faster drop off after the torque peak than the coupe which may be because the cams are optimized for more torque at lower RPM's. All coupe motors(including the rev-up version) are optimized to have a bit more top-end. On the non-rev-up, this is apparent in that they did so by boosting the torque by 10 lb-ft. and they managed to keep torque levels higher through to at least the HP peak. Based on these factors and the nature of how engine breathing characteristics affect the torque/HP peak relationship, that's my speculation.

I noticed the loaner sedans I drove did feel peppier at lower RPM's.

daddyo24
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your right about the low-end drop off in the sedan compare to the coupe,cause the coupe feels way faster at top-end speed,so i guess it wasn't me.


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