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nak3dsnake · 09-22-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 5THGENRS

Did you actually see it say 157 on the screen?

Yes.

5THGENRS · 09-22-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

Yes.

hum that odd. since everyone says 155? maybe every car has a little wiggle room. some less, some more

alcal1084 · 09-22-2010, 09:07 PM

152-155 last time i looked down it read 152 but i kept the pedal down for about another mile...i was racing an Audi S5 not an A5 an S5 v8 350 hp and stayed with it and then i started to pull away from him at about 140ish!!!!

nak3dsnake · 09-22-2010, 09:20 PM

I have one of the earlier 2010s, maybe they revised it for the later models?

LoneStar · 09-22-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

I have one of the earlier 2010s, maybe they revised it for the later models?

The governor probably slowed the engine at 155 mph but you still had enough forward momentum to go a couple mph's over.

Agent Atomic Orange · 09-22-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

who cares... i have a SS and i dont care... its not like any one every goes top speed ...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-22-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarCamaro

The governor probably slowed the engine at 155 mph but you still had enough forward momentum to go a couple mph's over.

And going down a hill.

nak3dsnake · 09-22-2010, 09:33 PM

Could be. I was on a slight incline down, didn't think about that at the time. I was just amazed. Maybe the last bit of moment had pushed it that last bit?

TJ91 · 09-22-2010, 11:49 PM

166 with no limiter is what i read somewhere

camaroitalia · 09-23-2010, 12:28 AM

I read on here that the governor just flashes just as a warning for chance of losing control, blow out etc. That it does not slow you down... if this is true idk, i have not been over 70 lol

Venom40k · 09-23-2010, 08:57 AM

I've had mine up to 145-6 at least 5+ times.... and everytime it just stopped and started to deaccelerate.... peddle was to the floor.

nak3dsnake · 09-23-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

166 with no limiter is what i read somewhere

That's what GM says the engine is cable of.

PoorMansCamaro · 09-23-2010, 09:05 AM

This is for you SS guys...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/vintage-speed/mustang-vs-camaro-bonneville

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Once I calm my nerves, I turn around for another pass and get a clean shift into fifth, the top-speed gear (the sixth gear on both the Camaro and the Mustang is there purely for highway fuel economy). The Camaro easily hits 170 mph, but from there the last few miles per hour creep up in tiny increments. I'm pressing so hard on the gas that my right leg is quivering. But when the VBOX reads 174.4 mph, that's all she's got. The car is completely benign--no wandering, no scary front-end lift...

Angrybird 12 · 09-23-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

When it hits 157 the governor kits in an prevents you from accelerating anymore. I was in 6th gear, but I don't remember what rpm.

I would say your speedometer may have been slightly off at that speed, I know when my Car's readout says I am doing 70 I am actually doing 71 (According to my GPS). On my HHR it's the opposite when it says I am doing 70 I am actually doing 68, so they are not completely accurate.

Please everyone slow down and be safe. Just because your car is capable of 150+ MPH you don't have to do it..What does it prove?

09-22-2010, 11:49 PM	#23
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	166 with no limiter is what i read somewhere __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

09-23-2010, 12:28 AM	#24
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I read on here that the governor just flashes just as a warning for chance of losing control, blow out etc. That it does not slow you down... if this is true idk, i have not been over 70 lol __________________

09-23-2010, 08:57 AM	#25
Venom40k No... not the SS... Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 114	I've had mine up to 145-6 at least 5+ times.... and everytime it just stopped and started to deaccelerate.... peddle was to the floor. __________________ (((INGEN CAI)))

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09-22-2010, 09:07 PM	#17
alcal1084 Drives: 2012 45TH AE SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 553	152-155 last time i looked down it read 152 but i kept the pedal down for about another mile...i was racing an Audi S5 not an A5 an S5 v8 350 hp and stayed with it and then i started to pull away from him at about 140ish!!!!

09-22-2010, 09:20 PM	#18
nak3dsnake Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,282 View My Garage	I have one of the earlier 2010s, maybe they revised it for the later models?

09-22-2010, 09:33 PM	#22
nak3dsnake Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,282 View My Garage	Could be. I was on a slight incline down, didn't think about that at the time. I was just amazed. Maybe the last bit of moment had pushed it that last bit?