Engine RPM at Highway Speed

[calgarygeologist]

We purchased a 2013 3.8L V6 Genesis two weeks ago and I have a question about engine RPM at highway speeds. One my initial test drives I didn't really pay attention to the RPMs very much and today I was out on the highway and it seemed like the engine RPMs were high. At 70mph the engine was running at just under 2000 rpm. Is this normal? It seems a little high to me. In comparison, my 3.5L V6 Ford Flex with a 6 speed automatic runs a bit lower at 70mph (around 1800 or a bit less.)

I expected the Genesis with an 8 speed transmission to run at a lower RPM. It seems to idle normally at around 700.

 

[Mark_888]

We purchased a 2013 3.8L V6 Genesis two weeks ago and I have a question about engine RPM at highway speeds. One my initial test drives I didn't really pay attention to the RPMs very much and today I was out on the highway and it seemed like the engine RPMs were high. At 70mph the engine was running at just under 2000 rpm. Is this normal? It seems a little high to me. In comparison, my 3.5L V6 Ford Flex with a 6 speed automatic runs a bit lower at 70mph (around 1800 or a bit less.)

I expected the Genesis with an 8 speed transmission to run at a lower RPM. It seems to idle normally at around 700.

Just under 2000 RPM at 70 MPH seems about right to me.

 

[Youseethefight]

sounds about right

 

[Bill K]

That means 140 mph at 4000 rpm.

 

[dmitriylm]

Sounds right to me. I think my 4.6 can cruise a bit lower than that but not sure.

 

[SixFootSix]

That's correct for an 8-speed V8. If it were a 199? Audi V6 you would be looking at 3500 or higher.

 

[dareckibmw]

 

[Mark_888]

OP has the 2013 V6.

 

[calgarygeologist]

Cool. Thanks for the replies guys. Nothing to be concerned about I guess.