What is the exact definition of a launch?

[Damon V]

I hear a lot on the forums about launching your WRX and how it is punishing to the drive train of the vehicle.

I understand the idea of reving the motor and dropping the clutch, but at what RPM's does it become launching?

Thanks gang!

[mynameisChris]

If you drop the clutch and your car bogs down or the wheels spin, you aren't launching. You'll know if you had a good launch.

[Donkey]

Has nothing to do with hitting a certain RPM to be called launching. Some cars launch better at a certain RPM than others Modern Racer - Driving Tips - Drag Racing Launch Techniques Its just a term used since the beginning of drag racing to describe the act of the start of moving a vehicle from a dead stop rapidly.

[Damon V]

Thanks for the info!