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 how hard the engine can turn the wheel. Imagine a 1 foot rod is attached to the output. The engine would be able to hold up a 261 pound weight (note this is a thought experiment to explain the unit). If you put a 280 pound weight in the end, it would fall.