Re: Actual top speeds

[vipann@norand.com]

     I had a similar reaction when I owned a Golf GTi, the fact of the 
     matter is that most Speedometers over-read by +10% at full speed. The 
     reason I know this is Because in my GTi i was capable of doing 155 and 
     knowing too well that this was codswallop I then I had my speedo 
     calibrated, I then noticed that my Gti hardly went above 120 Even 
     though it had a 2000 16V conversion by Oettinger. I hope this helps.
     
     Neil Vipan
     Audi Quattro Coupe 1986


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Subject: Actual top speeds
Author:  Sachelle Babbar <sbabbar@iris.nyit.edu> at smtpgate
Date:    26/01/98 10:37


Of various Audi models, most specifically, the 5000/100/200 series, what 
are the actual (not Audi brochure) top speeds. I have a dealer service 
training manual and is says the top speed of a n/a engine is like 106mph. 
I've pinned the speedo (probably 125) on premium. It says the turbo will 
do 124. Last year, I did over 140. I'm sure Audi when testing did higher 
speeds than this. What is the reason for this? When did Audi start 
putting top speed governors on their cars? How much does insurance play a 
role in this? The funny thing is that my Audi is more stable at triple 
digits than at double.
     
Steve
'84  5ksT 1.6-2.0 bar
     
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personal experience and may not necessarily reflect yours. Use caution as 
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