Glossary / General

rev hang

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Rev hang is when the engine keeps running at a high speed for a bit longer after you take your foot off the gas or push the clutch. It can make shifting gears feel strange.

Technical Definition

Rev hang refers to the phenomenon where the engine RPMs take longer to drop after the driver releases the throttle or disengages the clutch. This can affect the driving experience, especially during shifts.

Hear It Discussed

"...but it doesn't result in uncomfortable rev hang in normal use. Yeah, I mean, if you put the clutch in and blip it, it's very, very..."
Driving a CLK63 Black Series MANUAL — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 185 The Carmudgeon Show 13:07

"And if it's rev hanging all the time at that point, I'm like, just get the automatic, right? ... And that's an issue specific to the SI, the rev hang."
Is The All New 2027 Corvette Grand Sport The One You REALLY Want? | Ep. 331 TFL Car Chat 36:49

"...it's like, it sort of has this rev hangie kind of thing. And like it, when it doesn't return back to idle nicely. So when you're driving..."
Driving a Porsche 356 Speedster - DWA! Podcast Ep. #921 Driving While Awesome 25:22