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IN.10.4 Test Speeds

IN.10.4.1 Maximum Test Speed

The engine speed that corresponds to an average piston speed of:

a. Automotive / Motorcycle engines 914.4 m/min (3,000 ft/min)

b. Industrial Engines 731.5 m/min (2,400 ft/min) The calculated speed will be rounded to the nearest 500 rpm.

Test Speeds for typical engines are published on the FSAE Online website.

IN.10.4.2 Idle Test Speed

a. Determined by the vehicle’s calibrated idle speed.

b. If the idle speed varies then the vehicle will be tested across the range of idle speeds determined by the team.

IN.10.4.3 The vehicle must be compliant at all engine speeds up to the maximum defined Test Speed.