Top speed of NA?

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Redrummo
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by Redrummo »

I'm not a fast straight liner - I cant say i've found my top speed but it did get to 125 pretty easy the one time i got a little carried away..............I'd agree upto 140 top speed would be about right.

After 2 bike crashes ](*,) i can say i really dont enjoy going more than +/- 85mph. (crashing really hurts...and the memories keeps me speed down!)

Having said that the MR2 really does go round the bendy stuff quickly! \:D/
cant wait to find out how fast it really goes. you can only find out on a track roads just arnt for full speed 10/10 driving.
Lander

Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by Lander »

My true top speed with BEAMS 3sge VVTi is 250 kmh (156mph). Also checked with rpm and tire diameter.

Lander
blue2
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by blue2 »

I got mine up to 135 (around 6krpm's)no probs but didnt want to push it any further, that of course was also on a long private road. Only done it once when I 1st got the car, I now stick to 80-90 tops and super para regarding the police plus as someone else posted,hitting bumps and dead animals at these speeds could really ruin your day! :(
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by Scotster »

OMG thats crazy, what sort of speed can be expected out of the turbo then? 160+??

Scott =oP
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by Poohbear »

Seen 140 on the clock on a private road, was showing 6500rpm so there was still a little to go. So probably as lauren says true real top speed 137 ish.

Bob
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by G-LimitedGav »

I couldnt see my car getting past 125, not unless i was on a runway.
Goto10
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Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by Goto10 »

Whatever your clock shows, deduct 10% for a more realistic figure unless you're using a GPS device. The speedo is merely an indicator and becomes grossly inaccurate over 100mph.
nev520

Re: Top speed of NA?

Post by nev520 »

I've had a reading of 140 on the speedo (private road honest officer :oops: ) so probably 125-130ish true speed.
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