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Why do some auto makers limit to 155mph?

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by zippyslug31, Oct 19, 2009.

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  1. ztunelover

    ztunelover Formula Junior

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    #26 ztunelover, Oct 21, 2009

    Rofl, I just saw the m3 csl review by clarkson again and the word ludacris tires just stuck in my head. Then "Move *****" came into my head as well, and somehow my fingers just typed that in lol.
     
  2. Bas

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    #27 Bas, Oct 21, 2009
    Yes they are...Never stopped me though:D*.

    Beautiful roads and on the payage there are much less police.

    *Driven through france plenty o-times...Few years ago we didn't drop below 130mph (with the exception of fuel stops) for 5 hours straight (crossing france).
     
  3. ASK328

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    #28 ASK328, Oct 21, 2009
    The real question is why aren't all cars limited to 75? the legal limit.
     
  4. menoy

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    #29 menoy, Oct 21, 2009
    Because that's not the limit everywhere in the world.
     
  5. zippyslug31

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    #30 zippyslug31, Oct 21, 2009
    While I can't find any flaws with the question, can you imagine buying your new supercar.... with the limitter set to 75mph!??!?! LOL
     
  6. fgcfire8

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    #31 fgcfire8, Oct 21, 2009
    Alot of vehicles are limited lower--
    My Dodge Ram 2500 V10 4x4--100 mph--will do it uphill carrying 3000# in the bed on 8% grade but thatss alll folks.
    Wife's Volvo V70 XC 125.
    Our fire trucks 63-68 mph--65 is contract governed speed--is no fun running lights and siren while holding up traffic on the interstate.
    Tires are a big part of it.
     
  7. ASK328

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    #32 ASK328, Oct 22, 2009
    It would be terrible - I think the REAL answer is States revenue stream from violations. My father is a car guy however he always poses that question when some crazy car comes out. Also if you live in Germany that gov would never limit a car to 75 due to the Autobahn, it would be a country to country deal.
     
  8. Latsyrc

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    #33 Latsyrc, Oct 24, 2009
    Ya, I'm sure the States really have a lot of pull with the automakers on that just for violations...

    My Audi was regulated to 140 mph before I got it chipped and had it removed.
     
  9. Simon^2

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    #34 Simon^2, Oct 24, 2009
    Petit is correct. This is why Boeing 747, Airbus, etc don't have bumpers! :D :D
     
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