A method and an arrangement control the output quantity (NMOTACT) of a drive
unit
(1) of a vehicle. The method and arrangement make possible a time-optimal
control strategy especially during a shift operation of the vehicle. The output
quantity (NMOTACT) is adjusted with the aid of an adjusting quantity (MDES) and
tracks an input value (NMOTDES). In at least one pregiven operating state of the
vehicle, the actuating quantity (NMOTDES) is brought to a pregiven limit value
(MO, MU) when a pregiven control deviation (dnv) of the output quantity (NMOTACT)
is exceeded.