These are BS tests, who rev's a 302 to only 5,800? Engine isnt happy untill you hit 7,000

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I have an out sourced Dyno true engine Test booklet on Chevrolet engines.
They also road tested these cars:
1969 Camaro 302/290HP 4V @ 5800RPM with 290 torque @ 4200RPM & 11/1 compression.
Car weighed 3340 LBS.
LBS./BHP is 11.5
0 to 60 in 7 seconds
1/4 mile 14.8 seconds
1970 Camaro LT-1 350/360HP 4V @ 6000RPM with 380 torque @ 4000RPM & 11/1 compression.
Car weighed 3580 LBS.
LBS./BHP is 9.9
0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds
1/4 mile 15.4 seconds
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