Which of the following transmission gear ratios would permit the greatest torque output to the drivetrain?

A) 5.36 : 1
B) 2.32 : 1
C) 1 : 1
D) 0.66 : 1

Transmission Gear Ratios

The ratio of the gears in a transmission that dictate how much power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.

Torque Output

The measure of the rotational force generated by an engine or motor, typically expressed in Newton meters or foot-pounds.

Drivetrain

Term used to describe the components that move a vehicle down the highway from the engine, transmission, propeller shaft(s), drive axle carrier, drive axle shafts, and drive wheel assemblies. The engine is the prime mover of the drivetrain and the role of the transmission is to manage the output ratios.