1. Acronym for "revolutions per minute." A tachometer measures engine revolutions in terms of rpm. Also see engine speed and red line .
2. Acronym for "revolutions per mile" in measuring the number of times a tire turns in one mile of travel.
1. Acronym for "revolutions per minute." A tachometer measures engine revolutions in terms of rpm. Also see engine speed and red line .
2. Acronym for "revolutions per mile" in measuring the number of times a tire turns in one mile of travel.
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012