Nocars here. Can somebody explain the benefits of a transmission

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diesels have very low end torque and power so the rpms need to be kept low for the engine to be worth a damn. I believe the highest RPM commercial industrial diesel only topped out at like 3200rpm, and that was a two stroke.

Hence normally 18 speeds in trucks and up to 36 depending on the application and if they're running an auxiliary transmission. As for that pic I'm pretty sure it was le funny me-me from the mid 70s when twin stick transmissions were being phased out in favor of a single shifter with buttons to run the ranges and split gears

>>17358345
>like pic related
The benefit is that it's a funny decal to put in the cab of your truck to confuse your wife and children.

>>17358471
The Audi R10 has its redline at 5000rpm

>>17358486
>commercial industrial diesel