Top speed on the autobahn (Germany)

[PeeBee]

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

what is the point of 6th gear if u dont need it to go top speed? i never drove a stick before so im confused

A taller 6th gear helps in getting a better fuel economy at long distance cruises.

[Fireblade]

I remember when I was in Daytona, I have rented a Mustang GT, went on the Highway and could not understand why everyone was driving SO slowly I think a redicullus 120km/h I think I was about 180-200km/h on the way to Jacksonville, when I then was back in Denmark I heard that one can get into jail be cause of speeding, that just so Crazy.

[stevea]

I've had mine to 155 a few times, nice and smooth ride, no issues

[mrvenicess]

Ive had mine up to 166mph, closed road, in 5th. Smooth as anything. I can only hit 145 in 6th.

[DuhKoDuh]

Originally Posted by SSponte

I finally put the electronic governor to the test. At exactly 250 kph (155.3 mph) the car stops accelerating and something to the effect of "maximum allowable speed" flashes on the digital screen. I don’t remember exactly what it said as I was white knuckled and intently staring at the road in front of me My GPS said I reached 257 kph (159.7 mph). I do not know which is more accurate, but I go with the 257 kph since that extra 7 kph make me feel cooler

Kept it in 5th the entire time.

lol!

[DuhKoDuh]

Originally Posted by OHIOSS

I didn't quite get mine to 155MPH but I got it to about 152 on a back country road. I was also in 5th gear. My sunroof seal held fine. Now that I did it once I doubt if I will ever try it again. When asked what it was like I said the car was very smooth at 150MPH but every bump is magnified. It's also amazing how fast you get to things. I started braking way before I normally would but I got to that stop sign REALLY quickly.

To chicken to video it but I did take a second to snap a pic, came out blurry. No one would have believed me if I didn't have proof.

Russ

i hit 153 , and ya every bump is like a hole!