Contactless Torque measurement (Was: loadmeasurement)

[Martin Hill]

I would guess that it's because spark timing and fuelling also have a 
large effect on it, and we want to control these to optimise torque.

Martin

> On this torque measurement thing,  what is it that I'm missing here?
> 
> given that the displacement doesn't change, and the intake/exhaust systems don't
> change....
> 
>  Wouldn't torque be a simple computer function of throttle position, MAP, and
> RPM's?   maybe MAF....if used?   this should vary hardly at all...unless an
> extreme altitude change...then a baro sensor could be used....so why all the
> compexities for so little apparent gain?  
> 
> what am I missing here?      GENE
>