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Originally Posted by MajorTom
Most cars have those speeds governed because of the tire rating. They can't exceed the safety envelope for the tires otherwise it's a safety hazard.
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That's what my understanding was. I would first think it was because the manufacturer was being a nanny, but I believe you're right. It makes me wonder why some car models have limiters, when others don't. For example, why was there a limiter on the 2.73 LT1 cars? My M6 LT1 with 3.42s didn't have a limiter and went to 140+ easy. One could easily have the same GSCs tires on the 2.73 car. Was it a result of the combination of gearing and tires (i.e. GM though well if a customer wants 2.73s, they aren't as interested in people who want the 3.23s/3.42s, therefore they don't need the GSCs for better grip, SOO... we'll slap some cheaper tires, with lower speed ratings, and put a limiter in it?) Okay, maybe I'm thinking too much about this...
This top speed, even if it gets close, is GREAT, for a "base" car.
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Originally Posted by MAROobsession
i hav no doubt that it could reach 155+...... i jus hope they change the exhaust note.... dont like how they said like it sounded like an import V6, thats what im trying to leave behind with my V6 accord.
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You know, with exception of the 3-liter in a 350Z, I don't care much for Japanese car exhaust sounds. I would say V6 Camaro sounds closer to this sound, with more rasp, than any other import, except some European cars. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing if it sounds like that car (IMHO.) I was pretty suprised about the rasp of it though. It wasn't like an LS1 with LTs, no cats', and a Loud Mouth catback raspy, but pretty raspy for an OEM car. Cool
