Glossary / General

torque

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Too Afraid to Ask

Torque is how much pulling power a car’s engine has. Cars with more torque can start moving faster from a stop.

Technical Definition

Torque is the rotational force that a vehicle’s engine produces, affecting acceleration and pulling power. Higher torque generally means better low‑speed performance.

Hear It Discussed

"the Rumblebee 395. Well, it's the regular Rumblebee with 395 horsepower, 410 pound feet of torque from a 5.7 liter V8."
Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047 Everyday Driver Car Debate 47:05

"That's what gives a distinct sound. And that goes back to the 20s? Yeah, they did it for power and just to get torque"
The One-Year Garage: 1980 Bring a Trailer Podcast 07:32

"[834.5s] They change everything from like the suspension dampening et cetera et cetera to hit a new track record at the Nurburgring for the car. [844.1s] Seven foot pound more than the 2016 model..."
Ferrari Returns to Manual? The New Hummer, Ram Rumble Bee! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 14:04