Engine speed limitation

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Fig 1: Engine Speed Limitation Temperature Graph

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Fig 2: Engine Speed Limitation Graph

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When the engine speed reaches 6000 RPM and the coolant temperature falls below 60°C, the engine torque is limited due to the fact that the maximum allowed air mass/combustion is limited. If the coolant temperature is above 80 °C a further 100 RPM is allowed, i.e. the maximum allowed air mass/combustion in this case is limited at 6100 RPM.