What does this mean “261 lb-ft of torque” in a car

Question

I know torque means acceleration speed, but what does 261 lbs ft mean

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Answer 1

It’s for tightening the bolts.

You take a torque wrench, set it to that and apply it. It tightens the bolt to exactly 261 foot pounds and indicates it (by a dial or click more commonly)