Hello: Just wondering what should be the RPM for the ST Hatchback with 1.8L engine at say 70MPH and 80MPH in 5th gear. I drove the first time on highway and was hitting 4000 @80 to 85PMH. Is this normal? I have not bled the clutch yet or changed the oil in the transmission (that is next).

Please let me know.

Thanks

Ehh, I'm trying to remember what mine was like and that sounds about right. You have to remember these cars have a high final ratio and relatively small wheel diameter.

Thanks Box; I certainly feels differerent in this car. My other vehicle is Frontier Nismo 4.0 with 6 speed manual and it drives very different so coming off of that to this one obviously feels different.

Every car is different. The 4th gen F-body with the 6-speed is only churning some 1500 rpm's at 70 mph.

Thank You again. I just wanted to confirm from you all experts