red line
The red line is the point on a car's speedometer for engine speed that shows you shouldn't go higher, or the engine could get hurt.
The red line on an engine's tachometer indicates the maximum safe revolutions per minute (RPM) before risking damage.
Hear It Discussed
"Like not anywhere near red line. I'm talking like the three to 4500 range of the tack."
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate
"and a stratospheric 10000 RPM red line."
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