Hey guys,
So based on the previous topic of VBOX test sport vs. drive ->
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5308.0.html (which still holds true after retesting tonight) I wanted to understand what the best 0-60 would be from an RPM launch perspective.
Specs -
2015 Edge Sport
100% stock with 2800 miles on the clock
Rune performed in SPORT with 1/2 tank of 93 octane
I didn't catch the exact DA, but was around 55* and close to sea level.
First run was in Drive just a a warm up, then two runs were made there after in each direction and valid best runs were taken to compare
Results below -
Now if you are like me, you said.... wait how did the lowest RPM get the fastest? And I thought the same... so I dug into the graphs and what I remember feeling when launching. I remember 1500 wasn't as bad as 2000 rpm in terms of smoothness when I let go of the brakes. It's like the car jumped for a split second, had to catch up and then go. 1000 rpm was just smooth, no catching up, no small bog... So I checked the graphs (on the right side of the pic above). And as you can see, the green line (Lateral G's) goes to the first high point quicker in the 1000 rpm graphs (the line is the same size to compare them across) then the other two runs... interesting...
So conclusion is 1000 rpm is the best launch point for a 2015 Edge Sport based on the data I have.
Questions, comments, etc. welcome. Now I am thinking the next test can be a 87 octane vs. 93 octane. Or a tune if Livernois ever releases it!!!
