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From: Maxim Gatsuts <maxim@hugo.kiev.ua>

>According to users manual it is about 170 km/h which is about 105 mph. But
>I would like to calculate real maximum speed using max rpm, gear ratios
>and tire size because I do not thrust my spidometer (it is broken sins
>I've bought this car:-)

This approach only works if the top speed is rev limiter dependant.  On my 
80q, I can hit the rev limit in 4th, but not in 5th (unless I drive down a 
VERY steep hill with a following wind).

Paul
paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk
1984 Audi 80 quattro (indicated >120mph on ocassion)
1989 Audi 100 Avant