The invention relates to a method for producing a value T being
representative of the mean engine torque generated on a crank-shaft of an
internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of producing a speed
vector including values being representative of instantaneous speeds of
the engine during a sampling period, determining a mean engine speed n
during said sampling period from the speed vector, determining a value
P.sub.x, being representative of the frequency contribution of the speed
vector at the frequency x*n, where x is a pre-selected order, and
producing a value T being representative of the mean engine torque on the
crankshaft during said sampling period, wherein T is derived from a
mathematical expression including a polynomial having at least a term
k*n*P.sub.x, where k is a polynomial constant. The invention also relates
to a device for producing a value T.