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Revolutions Per Minute (rpm)

Revolutions per minute (rpm) - this is displayed on a tachometer in the instrument panel and refers to how engine speed is measured.

The redline on the tachometer shows the maximum rpm; upon reaching redline, the driver will be forced to select a higher gear if a rev limiter is fitted.

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