launch torque, wow!

Rear axle torque loads:

(a) Engine Torque: 545 foot-pounds

(b) Torque Converter Multiplication factor: 2.2:1

(c) Transmission First Gear Ratio: 1.82:1

(d) Rear Axle Ratio: 4.56:1

Multiply the loads:

(a) X (b) X (c) X (d) = Rear axle torque load

545 X 2.2 X 1.82 X 4.56 = 9950.74 foot-pounds

no wonder the cars launch like that...interesting GM article but it should apply:

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