Glossary / General

power band

44 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The power band is the part of the engine’s speed range where it works best. If a car has a small power band, you have to keep the engine in that narrow range to get good speed.

Technical Definition

The power band is the range of engine speeds (RPM) where a vehicle produces its optimal power and torque. A narrow power band means the engine only delivers good performance in a limited RPM window.

Hear It Discussed

"And then when you hit the power band, whoosh, off you went. And the bike itself was short wheelbase, it was very soft suspension."
Widowmakers #323 The Intercooler 53:59

"It's got a hilarious 80s zingy powerband, and the worst brakes imaginable."
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire The Smoking Tire 18:13

"Yeah, but you're also not replicating, for example, a power band, because you do have a genuine power band from the engine, right?"
Surprise, There's A New Sales King! Wrangler VS 4Runner VS Bronco! | Ep. 346 TFL Car Chat 21:03