bottom end
“Bottom end” means how the engine feels at lower engine speeds. If the bottom end is strong, the car can get moving right after a turn instead of needing to rev up first.
“Bottom end” refers to an engine’s low-RPM performance—how well it makes power and torque when the revs are low. In racing, strong bottom-end response helps the car launch out of corners without needing to wait for higher RPM.
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