RPM on a 2001 320i

[Barkie]

Is it normal for the RPM to hang a little when i rev. past 5000 RPM. It is slow to come down. Not slow that you can't drive it, but slow if comparred to other cars. The reason why i ask, is that the car seems to be a bit low on power below 4500 RPM. From 5000 RPM and up it is very good.

 

[Sankekur]

not to sure how fast the revs are supposed to fall.
In terms of the power output that seems normal as all the power in a NA is usually at the top end.

 

[freerider]

Its normal, I also questioned this when I first got my 320i. I think its got to do with teh size of the flywheel

 

[Barkie]

Thanks, it's nice to know that it is normal. It you are use to RPM comming down fast, it is something to get use to!

 

[freerider]

If I blip the revs up, its almost like it hangs there for a split second and then starts to drop, and not quickly either, kind of floats down again

 

[Barkie]

The thing is i like to do fast gear shifts. With this now you need to wait or else it is not a very smooth shift.